A (permanent) seat at the table of power: African leaders press UN for Security Council reform
African leaders at the United Nations General Assembly are calling for reforms to the Security Council. They are specifically demanding the inclusion of permanent seats for African nations.
They want to help make the decisions — not just watch them unfold. As in years past, African leaders attending the U.N. General Assembly this year are demanding a reform of the powerful Security Council that would include permanent seats for countries from the continent in the global body’s highest decision-making structure. Many African heads […]
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