UN Chief Guterres pushes for Africa’s permanent seat at UN Security Council

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the African continent’s historical injustices require immediate correction, pushing for the region’s permanent representation on the UN Security Council.

Persecondnews reports that Guterres, along with over 50 African leaders, is attending the China-Africa forum this week.

In his address to the forum on Thursday, Guterres said it is time to rectify the “historic injustices” perpetrated against the African continent.

He said: “It is outrageous… that the continent of Africa still has no permanent seat on the Security Council.

“Many African countries are mired in debt and struggling to invest in sustainable development.

“Many have no access to effective debt relief, scarce resources, and clearly insufficient… funding.”

Speaking on the importance of the China/Africa relationship, he said: “China’s remarkable record of development—including eradicating poverty—provides a wealth of experience and expertise.

“It can be a catalyst for key transitions in food systems and digital connectivity.

“And as home to some of the world’s most dynamic economies, Africa can maximize the potential of China’s support in areas from trade to data management, finance, and technology.”