BIG CALL: UN Chief Guterres calls for Africa to be represented with a permanent member at the Security Council
By Thobile Jiwulane:
An emblem for the South Africa-hosted G20 Summit outside the summit venue, Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. (Image: By Thobile Jiwulane)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says Africa must be given a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council and be represented on the boards of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank and other global bodies
Guterres, who was delivering opening remarks to the Media at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, repeatedly expressed concern that Africa is not represented in these bodies and is inadequately represented in other global bodies.
To give Africa and others a voice
“Africa must have a fair seat in every forum where decisions are made – from th...
