President William Ruto called on African leaders to unite in championing reforms of the United Nations Security Council.
He said Africa’s exclusion from the UN Security Council is unacceptable and indefensible.
He said African leaders must amplify Africa’s voice in every forum, including at bilateral, regional and multilateral platforms, unite in the bid for fair representation at the Security Council, and stand together to defend the Common African Position.
He pointed out that Africa carries a disproportionate share of the Security Council’s agenda and is among the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping.
“Yet we remain the only continent without permanent representation. This historic injustice must end, the time to act is now,” he said.
He made the remarks at the 7th Summit of the Committee of 10 (C-10) Heads of State and Government on the Reform of the UN Security Council, convened by the President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
President Maada, who is also chair of C-10, João Lourenço (Angola and AU chair), Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Namibia), and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf were among those present.
Ruto said the UN’s credibility will be judged by whether it finally delivers justice and representation for Africa.
At the same time, President Ruto asked African leaders to be ready to shoulder the responsibilities of permanent membership, including agreeing on how representatives will be chosen.
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