Africa-Press – Namibia. PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated the need for the United Nations (UN) Security Council to address historical injustices by including African nations, emphasising that Africa is not asking for handouts but demanding its rightful place on the Council.
“For two decades, the Common African Position has gained traction, with broad support from many interest groups. This is our reminder that our quest to redress historical injustice and advance equity for a more inclusive and representative Security Council is just and commonly shared,” the President said.
She made these remarks in New York, United States of America, at the 7th C-10 Summit to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
“Twenty years ago, African leaders agreed on the African Common Position on the reform of the UN Security Council. They came up with a road map, well known as the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. Subsequently, a Committee of Ten Heads of State of the African Union was established to spearhead the African Common Position. Today, we are here to reflect on the work we started 20 years ago,” President Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
She emphasised that the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration have played an instrumental role in further shaping the continent’s vision of being a dynamic force in the global arena, forming the foundation of the Common African Position on the reform of the UN Security Council.
“The 80th anniversary of the United Nations is an opportune time for us to reflect on the values and principles upon which this organisation is grounded. Our repeated calls for a United Nations that is fit for purpose, representative, and reflective of present-day realities have become imperative,” President Nandi-Ndaitwah explained.
The President added that Africa deserves permanent representation at all global decision-making forums—especially those concerned with matters related to the maintenance of international peace and security.
“While the reform process continues, Africa should be proud to have sustained a unified voice within the intergovernmental negotiations since the inception of this process. As we prepare to submit the African model on UN reform, we call on the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to lend their support—to stand on the right side of history and to ensure justice for future generations. Africa is not asking for handouts; we are demanding our rightful place in a Council that is tasked with the maintenance of international peace and security—a matter that greatly concerns us, our children, and our children’s children,” the President added.
She expressed gratitude for the support from all interest groups for the Common African Position, which has culminated in the recognition of Africa as a priority and a special case in the reform process.
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