TheForgotten Genious
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Robert Mugabe made that demand 10 years ago. Last week world leaders gathered in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, the same fight is still unfinished.
Africa has 54 UN member states , more than a quarter of the organization, yet not one permanent seat on the Security Council.
The African Union now demands at least two permanent seats with full powers, plus five non-permanent seats. UN chief António Guterres has called Africa’s How can the UN claim to represent the world while Africa still has no permanent voice at its most powerful table?
Africa has 54 UN member states , more than a quarter of the organization, yet not one permanent seat on the Security Council.
The African Union now demands at least two permanent seats with full powers, plus five non-permanent seats. UN chief António Guterres has called Africa’s How can the UN claim to represent the world while Africa still has no permanent voice at its most powerful table?