A major headline this month comes from Addis Ababa, where global leaders have convened to push for a more inclusive United Nations. The core message? The UN Security Council must evolve to remain relevant in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

African leaders are at the forefront, advocating for fair representation that reflects today’s reality rather than the world of 1945. This move is seen as a vital step toward a “rules-based international order” that can effectively prevent paralysis in the face of modern global tensions.