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Somalia officially joins UN Security Council

Somalia officially joins UN Security Council

Somalia and four other countries officially joined the UN Security Council as non-permanent members on Thursday.

Why Africa is furious with the US over UN Security Council seats

Why Africa is furious with the US over UN Security Council seats

A storm is brewing over the primacy of the UN Security Council's 'Big Five' and continued dithering on giving Africa permanent membership with veto power despite continental issues accounting for 60-70% of issues on the agenda.

Africa unites at UNGA to demand permanent UNSC seats 'with veto power'

Africa unites at UNGA to demand permanent UNSC seats 'with veto power'

African diplomats tell TRT World on UNGA sidelines that they do not want to take veto powers from five permanent UNSC members, but Africa, with two seats at the Council, must have veto power as well.

Finland to propose scrapping veto power of UNSC members

Finland to propose scrapping veto power of UNSC members

The President of Finland Alexander Stubb has announced that his country plans to propose the scrapping of veto power of UN Security Council member nations.

US backs permanent, non-veto seats for Africa on UN Security Council

US backs permanent, non-veto seats for Africa on UN Security Council

The absence of permanent seats for African countries at the UN Security Council has long been criticised as injustice against the continent.

Sierra Leone, Algeria become UN Security Council members

Sierra Leone, Algeria become UN Security Council members

Sierra Leone and Algeria are among the five new non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.