During his speech at the United Nations, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the need for reform within the UN Security Council. He urged for Africa to be included as part of the council, stating that achieving and maintaining peace and security requires a more representative and inclusive body.
Ramaphosa highlighted the lack of African representation in the Security Council, emphasizing that Africa's 1.4 billion people are currently excluded from key decision-making structures. He called for urgent reform of the Security Council, which he believes has not fulfilled its mandate to maintain international peace and security.
Addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Ramaphosa condemned Israel's actions as a continuation of apartheid. Drawing parallels to South Africa's own history of apartheid, he expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and vowed not to remain silent in the face of injustice.
Many other world leaders also spoke at the United Nations, echoing calls for reform and addressing various global challenges. The issue of inclusivity and representation within international bodies like the Security Council remains a key topic of discussion among member states.
