More than 80 years on, Africa still has no permanent UN Security Council seat; Guterres calls it ‘unjust and indefensible’

Africa’s continued absence from the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council came under renewed criticism at the 81st UN General Assembly, more than 80 years after the organisation was established.

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By Olamilekan Okebiorun·September 23, 2026·South Africa