Four seasoned stateswomen are leading a historic charge to become the first-ever female United Nations Secretary-General.

Namibia has reiterated its support for Africa's common position on reforming the United Nations Security Council, calling for two permanent and five non-permanent African seats and the abolition of the veto power. 

If the veto is retained, Namibia insists it should be extended to all Council members. 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for broader reforms of the United Nations, criticising the lack of representation in the Security Council, during a speech in Barcelona on Saturday.

Namibia remains unmoved in its demand for reform of the United Nations Security Council.

This statement follows the African Union's intensified efforts to uphold its unanimous and long-standing demand for urgent reform of the UN Security Council.

African leaders are not relenting in their push for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, marking 20 years since the adoption of the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.