By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.)

Kampala, Uganda – updated T 1200 EAT on Sunday 28th July 2025

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has renewed calls for comprehensive reforms within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), urging the inclusion of Africa with at least two Permanent Seats with veto power, and two Non-Permanent Seats.

The call was made during the 6th Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) African Union Heads of State and Government on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council, held virtually on Friday, July 25, 2025. President Museveni’s statement was delivered by Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

President Museveni emphasized that Africa’s exclusion from permanent representation on the UNSC undermines the principles of fairness and global equity. He called on world powers to recognize Africa’s growing geopolitical influence and historical injustices that have left the continent marginalized in global decision-making forums.

“It is unjustifiable for a continent of over 1.4 billion people, comprising more than 50 member states of the UN, to be excluded from permanent representation on the Security Council,” the President’s message read.

The virtual summit was convened by H.E. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and current Coordinator of the C-10. It brought together several African leaders and high-level representatives committed to advancing the continent’s common position on UNSC reforms.

Heads of State from Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Namibia, and Zambia participated in the Summit. The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Republic of the Congo, and Republic of Senegal were represented by their respective Ministers.

The C-10, an African Union committee formed to advocate for Africa’s representation on the UNSC, continues to champion the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, which articulate Africa’s demand for two permanent and five non-permanent seats on the Council.

The Summit concluded with a reaffirmation of the committee’s commitment to intensify diplomatic efforts and engagements with global stakeholders to achieve meaningful reform of the Security Council.