South Africa set out its priorities as president of UN Security Council
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH Africa has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and has set, at the core of its programme, enhancing peace and security efforts around the world and strengthening the UN and Africa. South Africa now occupies the unique position of simultaneously holding the presidency of the UN Security Council and the leadership of the African Union (AU). SA month-long presidency of the UNSC also marks the end of the country’s term as an elected member of the UNSC. These priorities were set out by Jerry Matjila, South Africa’s permanent representative to the United…