By AGGREY MUTAMBO More by this AuthorKenya is banking on repeated endorsements by the African Union and Nairobi’s own networks to clinch a seat at the UN Security Council when a vote comes up this evening. With one slot allocated for Africa, Kenya has this past week reminded the world of an endorsement it won at the African Union. “Only by doing so will the African Union be able to sustain its tradition of approaching top UN positions and matters with one voice,” he added. Both countries have served on the council before (Kenya in 1974-77 and 1997-98 and Djibouti from 1993-94). “Persuasively, diplomatic tradition should disallow representation at the Security Council by three countries with an Islamic and French-speaking background,” Dr Muliro said.

Source: Daily Nation June 17, 2020 08:00 UTC