Guterres Demands UN Security Council Reform for Africa
On September 23, António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, addressed the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, demanding reform of the UN Security Council. He described Africa's exclusion from permanent membership as "unjust and indefensible," emphasizing that the global power structure established 80 years ago no longer reflects current realities.
Guterres noted that the Security Council, created post-World War II, fails to represent the significant political, economic, and technological changes that have occurred since then. He highlighted Africa's lack of permanent representation, despite being the largest regional group within the UN and frequently facing conflicts and humanitarian crises.
The African Union has long sought at least two permanent seats on the Council as part of broader reforms. Guterres' remarks come as world leaders convene for the annual high-level debate, renewing focus on Africa's representation in global governance.
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