Online Reporter
Mukudzei Chingwere
Senior Reporter
Zimbabwe is confident of getting a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council during the elections scheduled for June 3.
In an interview recently, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira announced that all 54 African nations have endorsed Zimbabwe’s candidature, significantly bolstering its chances on the international stage.
Minister Murwira said Zimbabwe had successfully forged bilateral support agreements with over 80 countries outside Africa, which positions the country to secure more than 130 votes in the upcoming election.
This broad coalition of support testifies to Zimbabwe’s diplomatic efforts to establish itself as a key player in global governance.
Minister Murwira said if elected, Zimbabwe aims to contribute to international peace and security, aligning its goals with the overarching mission of the United Nations.
“We are going to hold the elections on the 3rd of June 2026 and the strategy we have pursued is that His Excellency launches our bid.
“His Excellency, for every trip or visit he makes, he is talking about the bid; wherever he is sending his Foreign Minister, we are talking about the bid,” said Minister Murwira.
“SADC endorsed us and then we were endorsed by the African Union, which means we have 54 votes in that regard. Our focus now is outside of Africa. That is why we were talking about our bid in Dubai, and also engaging other African countries to influence their friends outside of Africa.
“We have bilateral support agreements with over 80 countries outside of Africa. By simple maths, we are over 130 in terms of what we have in terms of support. But we are still working because our issue is that we want as many countries as possible to vote for Zimbabwe.
“Zimbabwe is a stable country that always wants to be a friend to all and enemy to none; it wants to foster peace across the globe with its peace-building efforts in the region as well as worldwide. That is why we think that Zimbabwe stands a very good chance of landing this non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council,” said Minister Murwira.
The endorsement by the African Union follows prior backing from SADC, creating a unified continental front behind Zimbabwe’s candidacy. This layered diplomatic strategy reflects the Second Republic’s foreign policy thrust of “engagement and re-engagement,” which seeks to reposition Zimbabwe as a constructive and reliable partner in global affairs.
In a world increasingly faced with complex geopolitical challenges, including climate change, regional conflicts and public health crises, Zimbabwe’s aspirations join a larger narrative of countries seeking greater representation and influence within international bodies.
The potential inclusion of Zimbabwe in the UNSC would not only amplify African voices in global discussions but also promote a more balanced and equitable approach to addressing the myriad issues that impact global peace.
This bid also comes amid a shifting global landscape, where emerging powers are seeking to re-evaluate traditional power structures within the United Nations.
If successful, Zimbabwe’s tenure would provide an opportunity to champion the interests of the Global South and advocate for reformed multilateralism that reflects contemporary geopolitical realities.
