President Julius Maada Bio Welcomes U.S. Support for Two Permanent African Seats on UN Security Council

President Julius Maada Bio, in his capacity as the Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council (C-10), has warmly welcomed the United States’ endorsement of two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council. The announcement was made by the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a key member of President Joe Biden’s administration.


President Bio hailed this development as a “major shift” in U.S. policy, noting that it now fully aligns with the Common African Position, which advocates for more substantial African representation on the Security Council. Prior to this, the U.S. had supported only permanent representation for Africa without fully committing to the demand for two permanent seats.


This new stance follows a historic UN Security Council reform debate in August 2024, chaired by President Bio, during Sierra Leone’s presidency of the Council. The debate centered on addressing the long-standing underrepresentation of Africa and correcting historical injustices within the Council’s framework. President Bio pointed out that the U.S.'s decision reflects its recognition of Africa's rightful demand for fairer representation on the global stage.


In his statement, President Bio expressed optimism that the U.S.'s support would pave the way for further discussions, particularly regarding the veto powers of the permanent members. He called upon the other permanent members of the Security Council (P5) to follow the U.S. example by providing unambiguous support for Africa and the Common African Position, which continues to be a driving force behind the continent’s quest for equitable representation in global governance.


This endorsement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to reform the UN Security Council and ensure that Africa has a stronger voice in international decision-making processes.

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