This article highlights the outcomes of the UN’s Summit of the Future and its impact on reform discussions. A key focus was on pushing for fairer representation on the UN Security Council, especially for African states, with growing consensus on allocating permanent seats to Africa.
Ambassador Martin Kimani, Executive Director of the Center on International Cooperation at New York University, emphasized that Africa’s increased representation could unlock broader strategic reforms in the international system.
Despite challenges from geopolitical tensions, the Summit managed to sidestep disruptive amendments and secure significant victories for Africa and the wider Global South.
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