Mahama Pushes for Africa’s Seat on UN Security Council
Mahama urges global governance reforms to reflect Africa’s growing influence and development needs
- Mahama calls for Africa’s permanent inclusion on the UN Security Council
- Says outdated global systems continue to disadvantage Africa
- Urges unity, self-reliance and strong leadership to drive reform
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for Africa to be given permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council and other key global institutions, arguing that existing international governance structures no longer reflect today’s global realities.
Addressing Zambia’s Parliament on Thursday, February 5, the President said Africa must push collectively for reforms that would enable the continent to play a stronger role in global decision-making while accelerating its own economic transformation.
He stressed that unity, self-reliance and decisive leadership are critical for Africa’s efforts to overcome poverty and harness its comparative advantages for industrial growth.
President Mahama referenced the “Accra Reset” agenda, explaining that it is not intended to undermine global partnerships but to reconfigure them in ways that correct long-standing imbalances against Africa and the wider Global South.
“The Accra Reset does not seek to disrupt global partnerships. It advocates forging new partnerships to transform global systems that have been rigged against Africa and much of the Global South for a long time,” he said.
He added that while continental cooperation is essential, meaningful progress ultimately depends on strong leadership and effective action at the national level to drive Africa’s economic and political renewal.
