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African Leaders Demand Permanent UN Security Council Seats

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:57 AM UTC · How we work

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African leaders demand seats

African leaders at the United Nations called for permanent Security Council seats for Africa.
Kenyan President William Ruto said five nations hold permanent power while 188 lack it and undermine equality.
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie asked how the world can deny 1.6 billion Africans equal representation.
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai called the Security Council imbalance a historical injustice that must end.

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African leaders demand seats

African leaders at the United Nations called for permanent Security Council seats for Africa.
Kenyan President William Ruto said five nations hold permanent power while 188 lack it and undermine equality.
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie asked how the world can deny 1.6 billion Africans equal representation.
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai called the Security Council imbalance a historical injustice that must end.

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