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African Leaders Call for UN Reform and Global Equity
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With a unified and assertive voice, African leaders used the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week to demand a fundamental shift in global power relations. From reforming the UN Security Council to insisting on fairer trade, they rejected continued marginalization and called for Africa’s rightful place as an equal partner on the world stage.

Demanding UN reform

A recurring theme was the urgent need to reform the UN Security Council, where Africa — despite being home to 54 nations — still lacks a permanent seat.

Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso called Africa the “continent of the future” and argued that a UN fit for purpose must be “more representative, more transparent, and aligned with the realities of our world.”

“The Security Council in its current composition no longer reflects the geopolitical balance of our world,” he said. “The urgent need to reform it is not in theory, but in practice.”

Sovereignty and partnership

Beyond institutional reform, African leaders pressed for broader economic and political justice.

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra declared that Africa needs “bold partnerships” rooted in inclusive development and peace.

“The role of Africa within the global community must be acknowledged,” he said. “We seek sovereignty instead of subordination, partnership instead of exploitation. It is intolerable that poverty is escalating in Africa while wealth accumulates in northern countries. It is time to rectify the injustices inflicted upon Africa.”

A wider agenda

Climate change, the digital divide, and the responsible development of artificial intelligence also featured prominently in African leaders’ speeches.

Kenyan President William Ruto used Haiti as a case study of global inaction, warning: “Haiti serves as a tragic reminder of the consequences when the international community turns a blind eye.” He urged decisive UN action to halt the violence devastating Haitian lives.

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reinforced the theme of global inequality, noting that the world is “fractured by conflict, displacement, and economic instabilities.”

A clear message

Despite the UN’s theme of “Better Together”, Africa’s leaders made clear that genuine partnership remains elusive without systemic change. Their collective message was unambiguous: Africa must move from the margins to the center of global decision-making.

Piers Potter
Author: Piers Potter

Piers Potter

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