Why the UN Suddenly wants Africa on board #012

Podcast: ALKEBULAN with The Merc · Discover Africa and the Diaspora through society, culture, media and history

Opublikowano: 2026-02-16

I analyse the United Nations’ insulting offer of a permanent Security Council seat for Africa without veto power, viewing it as a desperate move to counter the continent’s shift toward BRICS. I also contrast the US strategy of imposing tariffs on African goods with China’s zero-tariff offer, arguing that Africa must prioritise economic partnerships that allow us to industrialise rather than chase symbolic political seats. Chapters * 00:00 - Intro: The UN Offer & The Trade War * 02:20 - The “Big 5”: How The Security Council Actually Works * 05:00 - The Panic: Why The West Suddenly W...