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Oxfam Urges African Seat on Security Council Amid Conflict

2/12/2026

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Oxfam finds that 81% of United Nations Security Council resolutions over the past decade addressed conflicts in Africa, a finding supported by Fati N'zi-Hassane, Oxfam Africa Director.
The report calls for a permanent African seat on the Security Council because current members lack adequate representation.
Former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says climate change worsens resource stress and fuels conflicts, urging wealthier nations to boost climate resilience aid.

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Oxfam finds that 81% of United Nations Security Council resolutions over the past decade addressed conflicts in Africa, a finding supported by Fati N'zi-Hassane, Oxfam Africa Director.
The report calls for a permanent African seat on the Security Council because current members lack adequate representation.
Former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says climate change worsens resource stress and fuels conflicts, urging wealthier nations to boost climate resilience aid.