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Annan’s legacy as Secretary-General hailed by UN Assembly as successor is sworn in

14 December 2006
Standing and applauding, the 192-member United Nations General Assembly today paid a thunderous and prolonged tribute to Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the end of his 10-year tenure before swearing in his successor Ban Ki-moon, who takes over as the world’s top diplomat on 1 January.
Ban Ki-moon

New UN Secretary-General likely to be appointed by acclamation tomorrow

12 October 2006
Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon of the Republic of Korea is likely to be elected by acclamation as next Secretary-General of the United Nations when the General Assembly meets at 3 p.m. tomorrow to formally appoint the successor to Kofi Annan, who steps down on 31 December.
Council President Kenzo Oshima briefs the press

Security Council to vote formally on Monday to select new UN Secretary-General

3 October 2006
The Security Council will hold a formal vote on Monday morning to select a new Secretary-General of the United Nations to recommend to the General Assembly for approval, the Council’s President for the month of October said today.
Council President Kenzo Oshima

Security Council set to hold formal vote next week on new UN Secretary-General

2 October 2006
The Security Council is likely to hold a formal vote early next week on the new Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Council’s president said today after the 15-member body held its fourth informal ballot on who will succeed Kofi Annan when he steps down on 31 December.

Security Council to start considering names for next Secretary-General in July

2 June 2006
The United Nations Security Council will start considering candidates for the post of Secretary-General next month, its current president Ambassador Ellen Margrethe Løj of Denmark said in a letter released today.