https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-permanent-seat-at-the-table-of-power-african-leaders-press-un-for-security-council-reformContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-permanent-seat-at-the-table-of-power-african-leaders-press-un-for-security-council-reformhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-permanent-seat-at-the-table-of-power-african-leaders-press-un-for-security-council-reform#u86145Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:15:28 +0000African presidents and leaders are pressing the United Nations for permanent representation on the UN Security Council, pointing out that the continent has lacked a permanent seat for more than 80 years. UN Secretary-General Guterres described the current absence of permanent African representation as unjust and indefensible. Kenyan President Ruto joined other African leaders in calling for these permanent seats at the table of global power to correct historical imbalances within the international organization.Why it mattersThe demand addresses a decades-long structural flaw in the UN governan