UNGA: South African President Cyril Ramphosa Calls UNSC 'Unfit'; Urges Reforms | Firstpost Africa

UNGA: South African President Cyril Ramphosa Calls UNSC "Unfit"; Urges Reforms | Firstpost Africa

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated calls for reforms at the UN Security Council. During his address at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly session, he said the UNSC is no longer fit to address the emerging global challenges. The South African President added that placing the fate of the world's security in the hands of a select few when a vast majority bears the brunt of growing threats is unjust, unfair and unsustainable. Ramaphosa welcomed Washington's support for two permanent seats for African nations on the UNSC, however he said that refusing them veto powers means they become second-class citizens once again. Watch for more details.

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[PeaceHi]

If they cannot give Africa a veto power, then Africa must refuse their offer because it is insult to Africa. Besides, the US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas recently said the US will also be influencing Africa's decision on who to represent Africa at the UNSC, should Africa accept the offer. Again, this is a complete insult to our continent. Sadly, our leaders are still running for such pointless offer.

[msbayramoglu]

South African President Cyril Ramphosa is 100% correct. The world cannot continue to live with the status quo that existed at the end of WWII. Currently, The UNSC is paralysed, particularly by the USA. Changes/reforms in the UN and UNSC are needed now.

[nevillechetty]

It's about time the world "recognizes" AFRICA.

[CHAPPAJANVISION]

If all 54 countries of Africa unite and own their land, minerals and economical wealth Africa would own the UN.

[EmayNgayda-ingx]

If they don't recognize African existence, join or form onether bloc

[RKS]

Get ridbof the secity council veto. Majority vote.

[nthapetlala]

South Africa is the Leader of the African Continent 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[loginroberts]

Rhamaposa should Bring UN to SA to help Clean up Drugs & Extortion

[rifumowillkhoza]

how can we have parmenant membership and no veto power, the level of discrimination

[LamontChitepo]

Emperor Haile Selassie made a similar statement at the league of nations just before world war 1

[wionporky]

Why is Superpower India not invited 🤬😡🤬😡

[violatommy]

If African countries can band together and stop the corruption in all their governments, many of these countries can flourish. Afica has the resourses, workforce and people. The merger of Technology can of great benefit as much is already invested. Unfortunately with the high population rate and wars much of these countries has displacement of its people. Resources must remain on African soil. My only issue is that every country has the right to defend itself, we can not separate African countries to European, American, Asian countries

[selfhelp]

Nay less not ask, it is a sign of weakness .less build our self to the point that the un looks like a baby.

[manman-nfde]

UN need argent reform indeed circus and clown in this bais organisation 😅 africa meed a veto power

[SaeedIbrahim-icfr]

We don't want take your thing ok we Africans we giving the west food to eat why know power to Africa . Africa let us come together us one people one Africa one people to fight the west mind we are Africans we con saeed from Ghana 🇬🇭

[smithshanyurai]

Africa lacks credibility and honest approach in any actions they take. A simple Zimbabwean situation has never been treated as a serious issue by the South African government. South Africa has peddled agendas officialisng an illegitimate government in Zimbabwe, humane rights turmoil and SA pretending not to see the problems that Zimbabwean are facing. How objective are Africans in dealing with matters? The criminal situation in SA, corruption and lack of accountability makes me doubt what Africans can do in real life events. Humane rights are bridged right left and centre, murders blatantly committed in African communities by authorities in a kind of lawless existence. SA notices genocide in Israel Palestinian war, but condone invasion, killing and displacement of Ukrainians with no word said. Even South Africa cannot represent South Africans, worse off Africa as a continent.

[gideongouvs]

Listen ramapoesa YOU and your beloved ANC is unfit to be a leading South Africa in totality