Expert dismisses Africa permanent seat in Security Council without veto power: Namibia

NAMPA

2024-09-24

Windhoek, 16 July 2012 - Former Namibian Ambassador to the United Nations Kaire Mbuende.(Photo By: Maggy Thomas)

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) – The United States’ proposal to support two new permanent seats on the influential UN Security Council, without veto power, is a disingenuous attempt to maintain Africa’s marginalisation.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield reaffirmed her government’s position on expanding the Security Council in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations on 13 September 2024.
The non-accord of veto power to Afr...

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