The United Nations has opened its search for a successor to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who according to Al Jazeera will be tasked with revitalising the organisation and will face pressure to reform.
Key facts
- The UN has launched the process to find its next secretary-general, according to Al Jazeera.
- The new chief will succeed current Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- The successor is expected to be tasked with revitalising the organisation, Al Jazeera reported.
- The role faces pressure to reform amid what Al Jazeera described as rising challenges.
The United Nations has launched the search for its next secretary-general, according to Al Jazeera. The process will ultimately determine who succeeds Antonio Guterres at the helm of the global body.
According to the report, whoever takes over the role will be tasked with revitalising an organisation that Al Jazeera described as being in crisis.
Al Jazeera reported that the successor will also face pressure to reform the organisation, and that the search comes as the body confronts what the outlet characterised as rising challenges.
Further details of the selection process and timeline were not set out in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The UN secretary-general leads one of the world's most influential international institutions. According to Al Jazeera, the choice of a successor to Antonio Guterres comes amid pressure to reform the organisation and address the challenges it faces.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current UN secretary-general?
The current secretary-general is Antonio Guterres, whose successor the United Nations has now begun searching for, according to Al Jazeera.
What challenges will the next secretary-general face?
According to Al Jazeera, the successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and will face pressure to reform amid rising challenges.