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Restoring Trust, Reclaiming a Seat: Africa's Case at the 81st UN General Assembly

Ethiopian Broadcasting CorporationOpinion

Africa is pressing its long-standing demand for two permanent UN Security Council seats with veto power under the Ezulwini Consensus at the 81st General Assembly, arguing the continent's exclusion is a historical wrong. The push faces structural gridlock, as the five existing permanent members hold vetoes over any reform that would dilute their privilege and rival blocs remain divided. The credibility gap has sharpened amid recent vetoes and the Council's paralysis on Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza.

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