Tinubu calls for UN Security Council reform; permanent African seats

Summary

President Bola Tinubu has renewed calls for reforms to the UN Security Council, saying Africa should get permanent seats.

Highlights

• He said the UN cannot keep operating with a world order shaped in 1945.
• Tinubu called for at least two permanent African seats with veto rights, plus five non-permanent seats for the continent.
• The position was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the UN General Assembly in New York.
• He also urged world leaders to reject war and support stronger multilateral cooperation.