{
  "id": 10380900,
  "title": "Global governance lacks legitimacy with Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council – Shettima",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/global-governance-lacks-legitimacy-with-africas-exclusion-from-un",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:33:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/global-governance-lacks-legitimacy-with-africas-exclusion-from-un-security-council-shettima/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticized Africa's persistent exclusion from the United Nations Security Council, arguing that it tarnishes the fairness and credibility of the global governance system. During a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to backing reforms aimed at modernizing the UN. He emphasized that Nigeria would remain a steadfast ally in efforts to restore trust and uphold international law, particularly in combating issues such as hunger, violence, and social exclusion. Shettima commended the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, for advocating for a more representative Security Council, particularly his stance that a Council without African representation is \"unjust and indefensible.\" He reaffirmed Nigeria's dedication to reforms that would make international institutions more representative, responsive, and credible, stating that global decisions must better reflect current geopolitical and demographic realities. Shettima praised Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed for her contributions to multilateral diplomacy and sustainable development, recognizing her service as a source of pride for Nigeria. He expressed Nigeria's commitment to support the UN and its efforts to restore trust among nations and dignity to those suffering from hunger, violence, and exclusion, stating that they owed their children a world where conscience and the law held authority and meaning.",
  "summary": "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 governance system. He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the United Nations, noting that the country nation would remain a dependable partner in efforts to rebuild […]",
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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."
}