Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 24, 2026Country: International
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Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council

Africa has 54 UN member countries, but none have a permanent seat on the Security Council. African nations are renewing their push for reform to gain more equitable representation. The system, established in 1945, remains a major issue, with discussions ongoing about granting Africa a permanent seat. The effort aims to reform the longstanding structure to better reflect current global realities.

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