Africa will be represented by Sierra Leone and Algeria as newly elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio hailed this achievement as a significant milestone for the nation, describing it as a testament to Sierra Leone's successful transition from war to peace and its status as a resilient democratic country.

In addition to Sierra Leone and Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, and Slovenia were also elected as non-permanent members following a vote by the General Assembly.

These five countries will join Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland as non-permanent members of the Council.

The newly elected members will assume their seats on January 1 and serve until December 31, 2025.

The UN Security Council consists of 15 countries, with five permanent members—China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US—who hold veto power over resolutions.