The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is ‘indefensible’.
African nations will need to have everlasting seats on the United Nations Safety Council, the top of the world physique has advised the African Union.
Latin American nations and most of these in Asia should not have a everlasting presence both, regardless of their big populations.
Can the UN be reformed?
Presenter: Rishaad Salamat
Visitors:
Olukayode Bakare – visiting scholar in worldwide relations and African politics on the College of Colorado Denver
Mukesh Kapila – former UN humanitarian coordinator in Sudan
Tim Murithi – senior adviser on the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation
Printed On 15 Feb 2026
