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Kenya’s President William Ruto has sharply criticized the United Nations for failing to grant Africa a permanent seat on the Security Council — www.naijnaira.com reports.
Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, he warned that ignoring Africa’s call for inclusion weakens the credibility of the global body.
The address came just as Africa prepares to mark two decades since the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, agreements that clearly outlined Africa’s position on Security Council reform, according to Tuko.co.ke.
Ruto reminded delegates that Africa contributes some of the largest peacekeeping forces to UN missions, yet remains excluded from the Council’s top table.
He stressed that the Security Council’s structure is frozen in the aftermath of World War II and no longer represents today’s global balance of power.
“It is not possible to call yourselves the United Nations while disregarding the voice of 54 nations,” Ruto declared in his speech.
He demanded at least two permanent seats with veto powers, alongside two non-permanent seats, insisting the reforms are essential for fairness and global legitimacy.
“Africa’s exclusion is not only unacceptable, unfair, and grossly unjust. It also undermines the very credibility of this organisation,” Ruto said firmly.
He added that reform is not a favor to Africa but a necessity for the survival and relevance of the United Nations itself.
