Kenya to Represent Africa in the UN Security Council

Kenya emerges the winner to represent the African countries in the UN Security Council on Thursday after defeating Djibouti in a run-off vote.

Kenya a country in the East African nation will replace South Africa in the non-permanent seat. It received 129 votes against Djibouti’s 62.

Meanwhile, Niger and Tunisia are the other representatives of the African continent.

Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya’s President said the win was a “demonstration of the country’s growing profile and influence in the community of nations as a steadfast and dependable development partner”.

Kenyatta thanked Djibouti for being a “worthwhile opponent” and the African Union (AU) for its endorsement. Djibouti and Kenya had failed to clinch the two-thirds majority (128 votes) in the first round of voting.

President Kenyatta said the country will consolidate and voice Africa’s position in the Security Council and will advance its 10-point agenda outlined in its campaign.

Ayooluwa Joshua