As of July 2026, who is the Secretary-General of the UNO?

Correct answer: António Guterres. António Guterres of Portugal has been UN Secretary-General since 2017; his term ends on 31 December 2026.

Background: He is the ninth Secretary-General.

• Abdullah Shahid: Abdullah Shahid was President of the UN General Assembly, not Secretary-General.
• Ban Ki-moon: Ban Ki-moon served as Secretary-General from 2007 to 2016.
• Kofi Annan: Kofi Annan served as Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006.

Did you know? The UN General Assembly appoints the Secretary-General on the Security Council’s recommendation.

Memory trick: Guterres = 9th SG.