When the United Nations was created, in 1945, most of today’s African countries were still under colonial rule and had no voice in international affairs. After almost 80 years, the continent is still lacking permanent representation at the UN’s Security Council.
We spoke to Mali Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, about the new face of the African continent.
Our panel guests:
- Joseph Ochieno is a writer and commentator on African affairs.
- Emmanuel Matambo is Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg.
- Gustavo de Carvalho is an International Relations analyst.
Washington's proposal to grant Africa two permanent seats on the UN Security Council – but without any veto power – drew criticism from South African leader Ramaphosa. He argued that international structures are preventing the continent from becoming an equal partner. pic.twitter.com/Ua2ujMyHQm
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Briefing the Security Council, Special Representative @parfait_onanga stressed the strategic importance of the @UN – @_AfricanUnion partnership to address the serious challenges to peace and security affecting the African continent. https://t.co/7CDx9SehCQ pic.twitter.com/PZd1V18y0n
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