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El-Sissi Urges UN Reforms, Strengthens Africa-Russia Ties

12/20/2025

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At the Russia-Africa partnership conference in Cairo, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi called for U.N. Security Council reforms to boost Africa's influence and reforms of financial institutions to ensure equitable African representation.
He reiterated African Union's demand for two permanent Security Council seats with veto power.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed Russia's commitment to strengthening ties with African nations, highlighting military support in sub-Saharan zones after withdrawal of Wagner mercenaries.

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At the Russia-Africa partnership conference in Cairo, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi called for U.N. Security Council reforms to boost Africa's influence and reforms of financial institutions to ensure equitable African representation.
He reiterated African Union's demand for two permanent Security Council seats with veto power.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed Russia's commitment to strengthening ties with African nations, highlighting military support in sub-Saharan zones after withdrawal of Wagner mercenaries.