MOGADISHU, Somalia — After greater than half a century, Somalia has as soon as once more taken its place on the United Nations Safety Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 time period.
This marks a big diplomatic milestone for the nation, which final served on the council within the early Nineteen Seventies.
Somalia’s return to the UNSC comes at a time when the nation is specializing in rebuilding after years of battle, aiming to play a extra lively function in worldwide peace and safety.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a Televised speech praised the achievement as an indication of Somalia’s progress and dedication to international peace efforts.
The African nation joins Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, and Panama within the newly elected group of non-permanent members.
Somalia’s seat on the council is seen as a possibility to advocate for points pertinent to Africa and the Horn of Africa area, together with battle decision, counter-terrorism, and post-conflict reconstruction.
The Safety Council, with its 5 everlasting and ten non-permanent members, is tasked with sustaining peace and safety amongst nations.
Somalia’s presence is anticipated to carry a recent perspective to the council’s deliberations on worldwide issues.
