President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has renewed calls for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), urging the inclusion of at least two permanent seats with veto power and two non-permanent seats for Africa.
The call was made during the 6th Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) African Union Heads of State and Government on UNSC Reform, held virtually on Friday, July 25, 2025. Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Adonia Ayebare, delivered the President’s statement.
President Museveni emphasized that Africa deserves fair representation in the global governance system, calling the current structure a legacy of colonial-era injustice.
“The historical injustice against Africa must be addressed,” he said. “When the UN was founded in 1945, only four African countries—Ethiopia, Liberia, Egypt, and the Union of South Africa—were independent. Today, Africa has 54 independent states, nearly 28% of the UN membership.”
Museveni argued that the time has come for the UNSC to reflect current global realities and not the post-World War II structure. He urged African leaders to push for one unified position.
“We must speak with one voice in all aspects of UNSC reforms. Let us build the Africa we want—united, cohesive, and assertive,” he stated.
The Summit was convened by H.E. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and coordinator of the C-10. It was attended by Heads of State from Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Namibia, and Zambia. Ministers represented Algeria, the Republic of Congo, and Senegal.
The C-10, established in 2005, champions the Common African Position (CAP) on UNSC reform. Its resolutions shape Africa’s official position at the United Nations General Assembly and other diplomatic platforms.
President Museveni’s remarks strengthen the continent’s long-standing demand for equity and influence within the UN, particularly in decisions affecting peace, security, and development.
