By Joseph Momoh | D.S Reporter
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has renewed Africa’s demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s current limited role as a historical injustice.
Swaray made the call on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the 14th Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) on UN Security Council Reform, held in Tripoli, Libya.
Speaking as Coordinator of the C-10, Swaray reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s commitment to Africa’s Common Position as contained in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
He said Africa, with 54 member states of the United Nations, deserves a stronger voice in decisions affecting international peace, security and multilateral cooperation.
The Foreign Minister stressed that Africa is demanding at least two permanent seats on a reformed Security Council with all the privileges of permanent membership, including the right of veto, plus five non-permanent seats.
He called on African countries to maintain unity, strengthen coordination among C-10 members and engage strategically with other negotiating groups to achieve meaningful reform.
Swaray said under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio, Sierra Leone will continue to fulfill its coordinating role and work with other African nations to ensure the continent’s aspirations are reflected in a more representative and equitable global governance system.
He also expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Libya for hosting the meeting and for their hospitality.
Africa’s push for Security Council reform is aimed at correcting its underrepresentation in the UN’s principal organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security and ensuring greater African participation in global decision-making.
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