The African Union called for two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council, with Liberia and DRC participating in discussions.
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What happened
The African Union called for two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council, with Liberia and DRC participating in discussions.
Who's involved
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Part of
Africa faces a lack of permanent representation on the UN Council.Also in this story
- A discussion on May 26th called for permanent representation for Africa, India, Brazil, Japan, and Germany in international bodies.
- India advocates for Africa's permanent membership in the UN Security Council.
The entities involved
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Africa
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United Nations Security Council
one of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security
- The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICFJ) is actively engaged in discussions regarding transitional justice in Liberia, coinciding with Liberia's election to a seat on the UN Security Council.
- The UN Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the UN, while Europe is undergoing growing military cooperation and failed to secure a seat on the UNSC.
Related events
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
- Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected to the UN Security Council to serve as Africa's representative, promoting peace and African interests.
- The United Nations Security Council and the UN itself are involved in a candidacy process for seats on the reformed UNSC.
- Ghana calls for a permanent seat for Africa on the United Nations Security Council.
- Liberia, as a member of the United Nations, will assume the presidency of the UN Security Council in December 2026.