President Ruto Calls for UN Reform and African Security Council Seats at UNGA - September 2025

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President William Ruto warned that the UN must adapt or risk irrelevance, calling for a modernized Security Council. Leading a push by African nations, Ruto intensified calls for permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He strongly advocated for Africa's representation, demanding two permanent seats with full veto rights. The President highlighted that African issues dominate the UNSC's agenda despite the continent lacking a permanent seat. During the assembly in New York, Ruto was also honored as the Global Champion of Adequate Housing for All. Following his address, he met with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss security, including the situation in Haiti.

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What Africa Could Gain as a Permanent Member at the UN Security Council

During the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), African nations, led by Kenyan President William Ruto, intensified calls for permanent seats in the powerful United Nations Security Council (UNSC). President Ruto highlighted the current exclusion as outdated and a threat to the UN's credibility, noting that African issues dominate the UNSC's agenda despite the continent lacking a permanent seat.