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.