Africa: Nigeria Demands Two Permanent UN Seats, Veto Powers for Africa

Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, with veto powers, along with five non-permanent seats, aligning with the continent's longstanding position. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this demand at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, criticizing the current Council's structure for not reflecting contemporary geopolitical realities. He emphasized Nigeria's contributions to international peacekeeping and called for reforms to enhance global legitimacy and representation.