In Ethiopia, UN chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday made a strong case for Africa to have permanent seats on the Security Council, saying that the continent deserves to have a greater say in the decisions that affect it.
Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Guterres said that Africa is the only continent that is not permanently represented on the Security Council, which is the UN’s most powerful body. He said that this is a “historical anomaly” that needs to be corrected.
“Africa is a continent of 1.3 billion people, with a rich history and culture. It is home to some of the world’s most dynamic economies and has made significant progress in recent years. Yet, Africa is still underrepresented in the global decision-making process,” Guterres said.
He said that Africa’s voice needs to be heard more clearly in the Security Council, where decisions are made on issues such as peace and security, development, and human rights. He said that Africa’s permanent representation on the Security Council would give the continent a greater say in the decisions that affect it and would help to ensure that the perspectives of African countries are taken into account.
“Africa is a continent with a vital role to play in the world. It is a continent of peace, opportunity, and hope. Africa deserves to have a permanent seat at the table where decisions are made about the future of our world,” Guterres said.
The call for Africa to have permanent seats on the Security Council has been growing in recent years. The African Union has long advocated for this, and a number of African countries have submitted proposals to the UN. However, there is no consensus on how to reform the Security Council, and the issue is likely to remain unresolved for some time.
In the meantime, Guterres said that the UN will continue to work with African countries to ensure that their voices are heard in the Security Council. He said that the UN will also continue to support the African Union’s efforts to promote peace, security, and development on the continent.
“Africa is a continent of hope and opportunity. It is a continent that is rising. I am confident that Africa will continue to make progress and that it will one day take its rightful place at the table where decisions are made about the future of our world,” Guterres said.
In Ethiopia, UN chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa
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