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Calls to reform the Security Council have been discussed through intergovernmental negotiations at the General Assembly for several years. Key issues include equitable representation and proposals to expand the Council's membership.
The President said the arrangement was shaped by circumstances that existed when the United Nations was established in 1945 but has not kept pace with changes in the world.
The President also called for stronger cooperation among countries, saying Africa should not be forced to choose between the East and the West as it pursues its development interests.
The call has particular relevance for Kenya, where former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor, President William Ruto, were both indicted by the ICC in 2012 over the 2007-08 post-election violence.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, saying Akane, from Japan, and Seye, from Senegal, were targeted under an order issued by President Donald Trump last year. He accused the two ICC officials of taking part in efforts to investigate, arrest, detain or prosecute officials from governments that have not agreed to the court’s jurisdiction.
Congolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said on Friday that the case aims to establish Rwanda's responsibility for alleged breaches of international conventions dealing with genocide prevention, racial discrimination, torture and the protection of women's rights.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the heads of the three organizations accused Israel of violating international law and urged the international community to intervene to protect Palestinians and halt policies of annexation, displacement and settlement expansion.
The AU reaffirmed that it does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state and stressed that any unilateral recognition is “null and void.” It cautioned that such actions risk destabilizing the region, while reiterating its commitment to supporting Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity.
Secretary-General, António Guterres, the UN said the pause in fighting offers an opportunity to protect civilian lives and reduce suffering in areas affected by the ongoing conflict
The Secretary-General’s warnings come amid escalating unrest across the Middle East, where fears of a wider confrontation are growing. He noted the actions already taken by the United Nations Security Council, including directives to cease hostilities and ensure that critical maritime routes remain open.
Iran’s ambassador to Kenya says Tehran’s strikes targeted only military bases in self-defence, as Israel and the US justify their action and European leaders question its legality and regional impact.
Macron made clear that France is preparing for any spillover, even as he criticised the attacks as being outside international law and confirmed that French forces have already shot down drones in self-defence.