Unesco is choosing new director who will face big funding shortage after US exit

Oct 6, 2025 - 12:00
Unesco is choosing new director who will face big funding shortage after US exit

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An Egyptian antiquities professor and a Congolese economist are competing to lead Unesco, a body grappling with significant challenges. The agency faces a major budget shortfall after the Trump administration's US withdrawal and accusations of politicisation. Khaled el-Enany, backed by Arab and African nations, aims to be the first Arab leader, focusing on cultural programs.

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