Claim Details

Africa has no permanent representation on the U.N. Security Council, despite a Security Council reform in the mid-1960s that expanded membership from 11 to 15.

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 9.2
  • Relevance 9.2
  • Authority 8.4
  • Accuracy 8.6
  • Purpose 7.8
Sources:
What would it mean for Africa to have two permanent UN Security Council ...

But adding African nations to the Security Council as permanent members is far from a done deal. In order to enter into force, such a reform would require a revision of the UN Charter by agreement of two-thirds of the General Assembly, including the five Security Council states with veto power.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is up-to-date information.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly discusses the topic of adding African nations to the UN Security Council as permanent members.
  • Authority (7.0): The Atlantic Council is a reputable organization, but it is not a direct authority on UN Security Council reform.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The information provided seems reliable and accurate based on the context of the article.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the article is clear, but it may have some bias towards promoting the idea of adding African nations to the Security Council.
Africa Has Provided Clear, Compelling Vision for Security Council ...

Africa has articulated a clear and compelling vision for its representation on the Security Council, that body heard today at a historic high-level debate on enhancing the continent’s effective participation in the United Nations organ tasked with maintenance of peace and security.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very current and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses Africa's representation on the U.N. Security Council, which is highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from the United Nations press, which is a highly reputable and authoritative source for information on international relations and U.N. matters.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The source provides accurate information about Africa's vision for its representation on the Security Council, which aligns with the claim.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to discuss Africa's participation in the U.N. Security Council. It appears to be free of bias, providing factual information about the continent's vision for representation.
U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a ...

Sept. 12, 2024. The United States would support two permanent seats for African states on the U.N. Security Council, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American ambassador to the United Nations, said on ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from September 2024, making it very up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses the U.N. Security Council reform and Africa's bid for permanent seats, which is highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (8.0): The New York Times is a reputable news source, but the article's author is not specified, which slightly reduces the authority score.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the snippet seems accurate and reliable, as it quotes the American ambassador to the United Nations.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it reports on the U.S. support for Africa's bid for permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council. However, the article may have some bias due to its focus on U.S. support rather than providing a balanced view of all perspectives.
Security Council: Africa deserves permanent seat at the table ... - UN News

12 August 2024 Peace and Security. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticizing its outdated structure and lack of representation for Africa, which he argued undermines the body’s credibility and global legitimacy. Addressing the Council, he emphasized that its composition ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from August 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about Africa's representation on the U.N. Security Council.
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from the official UN News website, making it a credible and reputable source.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the source is accurate and reliable, as it comes from a trusted source.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it discusses the need for reform in the Security Council to include more African representation. However, it may have a slight bias towards advocating for change, which could affect its objectivity.
US backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States announced Thursday that it will support the addition of two new permanent seats for African countries on the powerful U.N. Security Council — and a first-ever non-permanent seat for a small island developing nation.. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the announcement in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations, calling it a ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly relates to the claim about Africa's representation on the U.N. Security Council.
  • Authority (7.0): The source is from a reputable news agency, AP News, but it may not be an expert in international relations or U.N. affairs.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The information provided seems reliable and correct based on the context of the article.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the information is clear, but there might be some bias in the presentation as it focuses on the U.S. backing for African nations' permanent seats.
What would it mean for Africa to have two permanent UN Security Council ...

But adding African nations to the Security Council as permanent members is far from a done deal. In order to enter into force, such a reform would require a revision of the UN Charter by agreement of two-thirds of the General Assembly, including the five Security Council states with veto power.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly discusses the topic of adding African nations to the UN Security Council as permanent members, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (7.0): The Atlantic Council is a reputable think tank with a strong reputation for providing accurate and well-researched information.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and correctly states the requirements for revising the UN Charter.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the article seems to be informative, but it may have a slight bias towards advocating for the addition of African nations to the Security Council.
Africa Has Provided Clear, Compelling Vision for Security Council ...

Africa has articulated a clear and compelling vision for its representation on the Security Council, that body heard today at a historic high-level debate on enhancing the continent’s effective participation in the United Nations organ tasked with maintenance of peace and security.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very current and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (8.0): The source discusses Africa's representation on the Security Council, which is relevant to the claim, but it does not directly address the lack of permanent representation.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from the United Nations press, which is a highly reputable and authoritative source.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The source provides accurate information about Africa's vision for its representation on the Security Council, but it does not specifically address the claim about permanent representation.
  • Purpose (9.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it discusses enhancing Africa's participation in the Security Council. However, it may have a slight bias towards promoting Africa's interests.
Security Council: Africa deserves permanent seat at the table ... - UN News

12 August 2024 Peace and Security. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticizing its outdated structure and lack of representation for Africa, which he argued undermines the body’s credibility and global legitimacy. Addressing the Council, he emphasized that its composition ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from August 2024, making it very up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about Africa's representation on the U.N. Security Council.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from the official UN News website, which is a highly credible and authoritative source.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the source is accurate and reliable, as it comes from a direct statement by the UN Secretary-General.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, and it is free of bias as it is a factual report on the UN Secretary-General's statement.
US backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States announced Thursday that it will support the addition of two new permanent seats for African countries on the powerful U.N. Security Council — and a first-ever non-permanent seat for a small island developing nation.. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the announcement in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations, calling it a ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly relates to the claim about Africa's representation on the U.N. Security Council.
  • Authority (7.0): The source is from AP News, a reputable news agency, but it does not provide specific details about the authors' expertise.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The information provided in the snippet seems reliable and correct, but it does not provide detailed information about the current situation.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the information is clear, but it may be biased towards supporting the U.S. position on the issue.
U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a ...

Sept. 12, 2024. The United States would support two permanent seats for African states on the U.N. Security Council, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American ambassador to the United Nations, said on ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses the U.N. Security Council reform and Africa's bid for permanent seats, which is highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (8.0): The New York Times is a reputable news source, but the article's author is not specified, which slightly lowers the score.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided seems reliable and accurate, but without further context or additional sources, it cannot be fully confirmed.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the article is clear, as it discusses the U.S. support for Africa's bid for permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council. However, the article may have some bias due to its focus on U.S. support rather than providing a balanced view of all perspectives.
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