The US has thrown its weight behind creating two permanent seats for African states on the United Nations Security Council, and one rotating seat for small island developing states. Years of talks about reforming the council have led nowhere, and many doubt whether US backing will be enough to spur real action.
The US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced on Thursday that Washington supports the move.
Despite years of discussions, little progress has been made on reforming the council, and it's unclear if US support will be enough to trigger real action.Guterres previously called for Africa to have a permanent seat in August, arguing that the move would correct"historical injustices". She also backed a rotating seat for small island states, who she said offer"critical insights on a range of international peace and security issues, including, notably, the impact of climate change".
However, many in Africa remain frustrated by Washington's foreign policy - particularly its support for Israel's actions in Gaza. Pacific nations are also seen as increasingly important to US efforts to counter China's influence in the region. The 193-member UN General Assembly has annually discussed reforms of the Security Council for more than a decade, with little to no success.
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