The US supports Africa having two permanent seats in the Security Council.

The United States will announce its support for two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for African nations and one rotating seat for a small developing island nation.

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield. (Source: AP)

This information was provided by US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield on September 12th in a speech before the Council on Foreign Relations.

The Associated Press quoted her as saying that although Africa has three non-permanent seats on the Security Council, this does not allow countries on the continent to "fully leverage their knowledge and voices."

The American diplomat clarified: “That is why, in addition to non-permanent membership for African countries, the United States supports creating two permanent seats for Africa on the council. That is what our African partners are looking for, and that is what we believe is fair.”

According to the US ambassador, the new announcement will "advance this agenda to potentially reform the Security Council at some point in the future," while describing it as part of the legacy of US President Joe Biden.

The effort to secure two permanent seats for Africa and one rotating seat for small developing island nations is a new step by the U.S. in addition to its long-standing support for expanding the Security Council. Previously, Washington supported India, Japan, and Germany obtaining permanent seats on the council.

Developing countries have long demanded permanent seats on the Security Council, the most powerful body at the UN.

The move comes as Washington seeks to mend relations with Africa, where many countries are unhappy about Washington's support for Israel's war in Gaza.

The US is also increasing its competition for influence with China in the Pacific Island nations.

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