Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian In a recent interview with AFP, Djibouti’s Foreign Minister and African Union candidate, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, expressed concern over the worsening security situation in parts of Africa, which is undermining the continent’s progress. Youssouf emphasized that recent coups and escalating conflicts, coupled with the adverse effects of climate change, are creating significant challenges for…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has long been portrayed by the media, academics, and global political actors as a region dependent on aid, overshadowing its potential as a driving force for progress. Despite its contributions, the continent remains excluded from permanent membership on the UN Security Council and is underrepresented in non-permanent roles. Africa’s demand for full…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The United States has proposed adding two permanent seats for African countries on the UN Security Council, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen ties with Africa and Pacific Island nations, which are increasingly important in global geopolitics. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is expected to officially announce…
Edited by Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa’s push for increased representation on the United Nations (UN) Security Council is driven by three key motivations: rectifying historical injustices, recognizing the continent’s role in shaping the modern world, and reinforcing the legitimacy of the UN amidst evolving global threats. Historical Context and Injustice The call for Africa to secure two…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan lawmakers said Wednesday that parliamentary approval is required before the deployment of police to the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti to combat gang violence that was approved by the U.N. Security Council this week. Opposition lawmaker Anthony Oluoch told a session of Parliament’s lower house that the conditions for foreign deployment hadn’t been met under…