Two women emerge as frontrunners in race to succeed UN chief António Guterres
The next straw poll could reveal whether the contest is headed for a historic breakthrough or a...
Two women are leading the race to succeed UN chief António Guterres, with Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett emerging as the narrow frontrunner. If her current numbers hold, she could secure the position in as few as four rounds. This would be the fastest confirmation on record, surpassing the previous four-round process. Currently, eight candidates remain in contention, including two Africans and one candidate who may become an unexpected compromise.
The race has been conducted through two straw polls, with Rodrigues-Birkett leading with eight "encourage" votes against three "discourage" votes.
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