Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI:SOMALIA is set to take over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in January 2026, a milestone that elevates its diplomatic standing and influence on global affairs.
During its monthlong presidency, Somalia will help set the council’s agenda, chair high-level meetings, and oversee discussions on critical global security issues, including peacekeeping operations, counterterrorism, regional stability, and humanitarian challenges, according to media reports.
Analysts say Mogadishu is likely to use the platform to spotlight African and Horn of Africa security concerns, promote peace initiatives, and push for stronger international cooperation, as the country continues efforts toward political stabilization, reconciliation and regional peacebuilding. Meanwhile, Mike Waltz, the U.S.
ambassador to the United Nations, said one of the major flaws of the UN is assigning senior international positions to countries facing internal security challenges. The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under the Charter of the United Nations, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions.
