United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has thrown weight behind President William Ruto’s ongoing push for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council, calling the continent’s continued exclusion unjust and indefensible. Speaking on Wednesday during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York, Guterres stated that the current composition of the Security Council fails to reflect 21st-century geopolitical realities. “Africa still has no permanent seat on the Security Council. A 21st-century Security Council without permanent African representation is unjust & indefensible,” Guterres posted on X (formerly Twitter). The UN chief called for comprehensive institutional reforms to restore the Council’s authority and credibility. “We must reform the Council so that it reflects today’s world with the legitimacy and effectiveness that today’s challenges demand,” he added. Aligning With President Ruto’s Reform Agenda Guterres’ position aligns closely with President William Ruto’s diplomatic campaign advocating for structural changes across global governance institutions. Ruto has repeatedly argued that the international community cannot exclude the voice of 54 African nations from decisions regarding global peace and security. “You cannot claim to be the United Nations while disregarding the voice of 54 nations. It is not possible,” Presiden...
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