African leaders call for permanent UN Security Council seat | DW News

African leaders say it is time for the continent to be given a greater role at the United Nations. When the UN was formed 75 years ago only four African countries were part of the organisation. Today all 54 African countries are among the 193 members states of which only Russia, the US, China, the United Kingdom and France are permanent members of the security council. That is the UN's highest decision making body. In their addresses to this year's general assembly - which was moved mostly online because of the coronavirus pandemic - the presidents of South Africa and Nigeria called for Africa to be given permanent seats on the security council.

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[neuron]

America, China, England, France, & Russia agree to VETO this proposal

[cactitiger]

Let’s be honest this won’t happen. If any country will get the 6th permanent seat
it’d be India if not them maybe Brazil. And I doubt India or Brazil will get in

[tripleceven]

South Africa vying for a permanant seat on the council by calling for 'African Unity' while being notorious for xenophobia on fellow Africans is an example of why unity in Africa is hard to achieve.

[baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis]

They dont have the power to make such demands. Not even India, Germany, Italy, Japan are a permanent member of the security council.

[santoshs]

India holds 1/ 7 of the total world population and is a Democratic country. Since last 70 years, If it still doesn't has a seat then forget Africa.

[Satu_Supari]

I guess no one here knows about G4 nations (Japan Germany India Brazil) who are pushing for these reforms and are on verge of breakthrough. About 20 years from today.

[pedrkbts]

Brazil, Germany, India and Japan deserve a seat in the Security Council.

[GhostdOne]

Why would Africa need a security council seat, if they cant secure themselves?

[patricktwo]

The UN was born in the ashes of a devastated world. The world is about to be devastated again. We'll see what floats to the surface.

[jamesshen]

Historically, the 5 permanent UNSC members were the first 5 to get nukes. There really isn't much more to it.

[oligokid]

The seat for the permanent member of the security council is not given, it is earned by blood. Do you really want to get into such a club?

[manidwivedi]

Just imagine If G4 can't have their voices heard in UN then there is no chance for Africa..
As PM of India said, It's time to reform, It's better to Remove Permanent seat concept so that all our voices can be heard.

[raptor]

They talk about EQUALITY
And had given VETO to its security council.

Un is just a joke.

[台湾省共青团]

I guess this time these 5 countries will be have same opinion.

[Garahan]

Lol Japan India and Germany aren't in.
African countries have no chance.

[stc]

Imagine this, the entire Africa have less GDP then India. India! Not to mention China, EU, US, etc.

[Noname-hclw]

The voice and long struggle of G4 nations are already being ignored. Veto nations don't like to lose their dominance over UN bodies.

[VientoNocturno]

Me, a mexican, thinking of Latin America as a region: "Wait, can you do that?!"

[kneeldownsuckmystick]

Five permanent members: let us withdraw from the United Nations and re-establish the guild
the next day
All countries in the world: we also want to join, please be our father again
Trust me, this will happen

[shivabalaji]

South Africa is right to get the seat in un security body, and need Brazil in South America and india in Asia best thing