As of November 2026, who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN)?
In November 2026, António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations. He took office on 1 January 2017, and the General Assembly appointed him for a…
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As of November 2026, who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN)?
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In November 2026, António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations. He took office on 1 January 2017, and the General Assembly appointed him for a second term from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026. Under Article 97 of the UN Charter, the General Assembly appoints the Secretary-General on the Security Council's recommendation.
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Option A
Correct. António Guterres (formerly Prime Minister of Portugal and UN High Commissioner for Refugees) took office as the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations on 1 January 2017 and was re-appointed for a second five-year term from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026.
Option B
Incorrect. Ban Ki-moon served as the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2016.
Option C
Incorrect. Kofi Annan served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006.
Option D
Incorrect. Boutros Boutros-Ghali served as the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1 January 1992 to 31 December 1996.
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