Zimbabwe elected to UN Security Council

Zimbabwe elected to UN Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected ​Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council for two-year terms starting on January 1, 2027. The Security Council is the only UN body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing ‌sanctions and authorising use of force. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo reports.

Zimbabwe: America Congratulates Zimbabwe On UN Security Council Election

The American Embassy in Harare has congratulated Zimbabwe on its recent election into the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member.

Zimbabwe joins Security Council

from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau HARARE, (CAJ News) – ZIMBABWE has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term beginning 1 January 2027, marking a significant diplomatic achievement for the Southern African nation and the African continent. The election was conducted by secret ballot at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where member states voted t…

Zimbabwe Clinches Coveted UN Security Council Non-Permanent Seat

Zimbabwe has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone, securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council during elections held at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday. President Mnangagwa described the victory as a testament to Zimbabwe’s excellent diplomatic relations with the international community. The nation garnered an impressive 182 out of 190 votes, marking the highest tally by any contesting country for the…

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