Africa will not be forced to choose sides in global power rivalry – Ablakwa

Calling for Africa to have a permanent seat, Mr Ablakwa pointed to the African Union’s admission to the G20 during India’s presidency as an example the UN could follow.” Mr Ablakwa also renewed calls for reform of the United Nations Security Council, saying Africa’s exclusion from its permanent membership failed to reflect the world as it is today.

He also called for the Security Council veto to be abolished, arguing that it had hampered the UN’s response to conflicts.