Senegal Backs Zimbabwe’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat

Senegal has officially endorsed Zimbabwe’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, in a development that significantly strengthens Zimbabwe’s push for greater global representation.

The endorsement was delivered on Wednesday when Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Honourable Yassin Fall, paid a courtesy call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare. Acting as a special envoy, Honourable Fall conveyed a message of solidarity from Senegalese President Massoud Jamal Faye, reaffirming Senegal’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Zimbabwe.

The visit also aligned with ongoing continental efforts under the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which seeks to build strong institutions and promote Africa’s development. Honourable Fall was accompanied by Mr Amadou Hott, a candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Zimbabwe’s bid for a seat on the UNSC has received growing international support, with endorsements already secured from Russia, Cuba, India, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the African Union (AU).

If successful, Zimbabwe’s tenure would mark a significant milestone for both the country and the continent, as Africa seeks to amplify its voice on global security and policy matters.

The UNSC is composed of five permanent members, China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Major decisions require at least nine affirmative votes, although any of the five permanent members hold veto power.