UN Security Council Reform
Spain and Uganda urge UN Security Council reform at General Assembly meeting
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Museveni’s statement was delivered to the General Assembly on his behalf by Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo.
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Sánchez reiterated Spain’s “unequivocal” condemnation of what he called the “genocide that [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is still perpetrating in Gaza.”
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Sánchez described a coordinated effort to weaken multilateral institutions, saying its proponents question and break rules, cut contributions to multilateral bodies, obstruct their work, and then argue those institutions are useless.
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Addressing migration in Ceuta, Sánchez said roughly 72,000 people crossed irregularly there in late July and pledged that Spain would respect migrants’ human rights rather than treat them as enemies.
Uganda and Spain urged the UN Security Council to reform itself at the 81st General Assembly, pushing for fairer regional representation and an end to veto power held by five permanent members. GNA reported that African leaders are pressing for permanent seats on the council, citing the continent's lack of representation in global decisions. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez argued that no country should be judge in its own dispute, while Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni backed African representation among both permanent and elected members.
Uganda Pushes For African Voices on Security Council
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo delivered Museveni's statement endorsing the African Union's Common African Position on council reform. Museveni said streamlining the UN should not weaken its mandates or sustainable-development commitments. Social News noted that several African heads of state have criticized the lack of permanent representation, despite many global security challenges directly affecting African populations.
Uganda emphasized that developing countries face severe financial constraints that impede progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. The nation argued that reform must give Africa meaningful voice in decisions shaping the continent. People Daily reported that Kenyan President William Ruto recently renewed calls for permanent African representation, stating Africa must have a seat at the table of power.
Spain Demands End to Veto Power and Unequal Rules
Sánchez called for abolishing the veto held by permanent members, saying it prevents the council from functioning fairly. He argued that no country should act as judge in its own dispute — a direct criticism of how permanent members can block actions against themselves. Sánchez warned that political actors are systematically undermining multilateral institutions worldwide.
The Spanish leader described a coordinated effort to weaken global institutions: actors question and break rules, cut funding to multilateral bodies, obstruct their work, then claim those institutions are useless. Sánchez cited Spain's own actions against breaches of the UN Charter, including sanctions on Russia and an arms embargo on Israel.
Spain Condemns Gaza Violence and Addresses Migration Crisis
Sánchez delivered an "unequivocal" condemnation of what he called the "genocide that [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is still perpetrating in Gaza." He presented multilateral cooperation as essential to addressing global crises. GNA reported that the Spanish leader also addressed irregular migration crossing into Ceuta.
On migration, Sánchez said roughly 72,000 people crossed irregularly into Ceuta in late July. He pledged that Spain would respect migrants' human rights rather than treat them as enemies. The commitment reflects Spain's broader stance on balancing border security with humanitarian obligations under international law.
Ghana's AU Chair to Champion African Continental Integration
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to use Ghana's 2027 Africa Union Chairmanship to champion continental integration. GNA reported that Mahama has also called for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council with full rights, responsibilities, and veto powers. His push aligns with the broader African movement for equitable UN reform.
Mahama's statement signals momentum behind African demands for structural change at the UN. Bay to Bay News reported that multiple African leaders at the General Assembly are calling for permanent seats, arguing the continent deserves genuine power in global security decisions.
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