Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has called for significant changes to the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing that Africa should have permanent representation. Speaking at a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Serbia, he urged the group to move from just making statements to taking real action. He highlighted that many countries in the NAM represent a large portion of the world's population and should use their strength to influence global politics. Mahama criticized the current structure of the UN Security Council for not including Africa, stating it is outdated and lacks legitimacy. He supports the African Common Position, which seeks permanent seats for Africa on the Council with full veto rights. He also pointed out that when countries from the Global South work together, they can achieve significant changes, like the recent UN resolution recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity. Overall, Mahama believes that the world needs a more fair and effective international system that represents all regions, especially Africa.
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