The African Union Committee announced the development of an action plan to eliminate what it described as “historical injustice” regarding Africa’s membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The 11th ministerial-level meeting organized by the African Union Committee on the reform of the UNSC concluded in Algeria.
Following the meeting, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf stated to the press that a five-point action plan had been developed to address the situation that Africa refers to as “historical injustice” regarding its membership in the UNSC.
Attaf said that the first point of the action plan is focused on strengthening internal cohesion by protecting Africa’s unity against attempts by some members to pursue paths that do not align with the common perception of the union.
He noted that the second point aims to intensify the committee’s participation in government negotiations under the umbrella of international organizations by focusing more on Africa’s stance and demands.
Attaf also mentioned that the third point involves enhancing communication and interaction with various actors, including countries, groups, and blocs, to expand the international support base in favor of Africa’s common position.
Regarding the fourth point, Attaf stated that the committee aims to ensure the effective participation of Africa in international obligations to achieve new initiatives and additional gains in meeting Africa’s demands for fair and equitable representation in the Security Council.
Attaf further explained that the fifth point pertains to Sierra Leone’s initiative to present Africa’s reform dossier to the Security Council table during its presidency of the African Union Commission, which it will assume in August.
The committee, established by the African Union in 2005, comprises 10 African countries: Algeria, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Libya, Namibia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Zambia.