The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has underscored Africa’s central role in global peacekeeping and security.
Hassan Sheikh called for urgent reforms within the United Nations system to reflect current global realities.
He was speaking during a high-level meeting on the future of the United Nations held in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the African Union Heads of State Summit.
President Mohamud said the UN must adapt to address evolving global challenges, including prolonged conflicts, political instability, and financial constraints.
The President noted that African nations continue to shoulder a burden in peacekeeping and stabilization missions worldwide.
He said the continent remains underrepresented in key decision-making bodies, particularly the UN Security Council.
He described the imbalance as a structural gap that undermines fairness and inclusivity in global governance.
“Africa plays a decisive role in maintaining international peace and security. Its voice must be adequately represented where critical global decisions are made,” the President said.
He further called for strengthened unity among member states and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve meaningful reforms rooted in justice, equality, and shared responsibility.
President Mohamud reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at revitalizing the United Nations.
He emphasized the need for a reformed global system that guarantees equal participation for all continents.
The meeting brought together African leaders and international stakeholders to deliberate on proposals aimed at enhancing the credibility, efficiency, and representativeness of the United Nations in addressing 21st-century challenges.
