UN chief Ban hopes for second term

The worst kept secret at the United Nations is that Ban Ki-moon wants a second term as secretary-general and will almost certainly get it, possibly this month.

As he travels the world, working behind the scenes and publicly to help defuse crises and push for action on issues like climate change and women’s rights, Mr Ban has also been quietly lobbying for support from the 192 UN member states for a second five-year term.