UN: Ruto Calls for a Permanent African Seat on the Security Council

Kenyan President William Ruto called for UN Security Council reform, criticizing the lack of permanent African representation. During his speech at the General Assembly, he emphasized that Africa, making up over a quarter of UN member states, remains excluded from permanent seats despite its geopolitical significance. He condemned an international structure inherited from a time when most African countries were not yet independent and urged for better representation to align the Security Council with current geopolitical realities.