Sassou-Nguesso seeks African support for Congo’s UN seat
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Les Echos du Congo-Brazzaville
Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso has asked African states to support the Republic of the Congo’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for 2030-2031. He made the appeal at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, arguing for stronger African representation, according to Les Echos du Congo-Brazzaville.
Congolese President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso has asked African states to support the Republic of the Congo’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2030-2031 period. “I hereby ask for your states’ valuable and decisive support,” he said at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, according to Les Echos du Congo-Brazzaville.
The Congolese head of state presented his country as a land of dialogue, mediation and the peaceful settlement of disputes, in a context marked by geopolitical tensions, terrorism, armed conflicts and climate disruption. He also called for a united and balanced Russia-Africa partnership, according to the same media outlet.
The request comes after Denis Sassou-N’Guesso’s participation in the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on 27 October and his meeting with Vladimir Putin on 29 October. The Congolese president also announced the launch, on 1 January 2027 under the auspices of the UN, of the Global Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation.
