{
  "id": 10212773,
  "title": "Shettima Flays Security Council’s Exclusion Of Africa, Says It Subverts Global Governance Legitimacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/shettima-flays-security-councils-exclusion-of-africa-says-it-subverts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T12:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/27/shettima-flays-security-councils-exclusion-of-africa-says-it-subverts-global-governance-legitimacy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticized the United Nations Security Council for excluding Africa, arguing that it tarnishes the fairness and legitimacy of global governance. During a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General Hajiya Amina Mohammed in New York, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to reforming the UN, emphasizing that the country would remain a steadfast partner in rebuilding trust among nations and defending human rights. He praised Secretary-General António Guterres for advocating a more representative Security Council, stating that a council without African representation is \"unjust and indefensible.\" Shettima urged for reforms that make international institutions more inclusive, reflecting contemporary geopolitical and demographic realities. He commended Guterres for advocating international law and human dignity, even as conflicts and geopolitical tensions escalate. Shettima cautioned that diplomatic efforts must not overlook the human impact of war and instability, emphasizing that the suffering of strangers should be a cause for concern. He also lauded Amina Mohammed for her contributions to multilateral diplomacy and sustainable development, describing her service as a source of pride for Nigeria. Shettima urged Nigeria to stand by the UN in its quest to restore trust and dignity, highlighting the importance of a conscience-driven approach to global decision-making.",
  "summary": "Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council undermines fairness – Shettima",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/africas-exclusion-from-un-security-council-undermines-fairness",
        "published": "2026-09-27T14:09:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}