Zimbabwe has been elected to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2027–2028 term.
The election took place at the UN General Assembly on June 3, 2026. Zimbabwe ran unopposed for the African seat and was elected with strong support, receiving more than 180 votes. It will join Austria, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, and Trinidad and Tobago as new council members from January 1, 2027.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa welcomed the result, thanking UN member states for backing Zimbabwe’s bid. Harare has described the seat as a chance to promote peace, multilateralism, and African interests on the global stage.
The UN Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power: the United States, Russia, China, Britain, and France. The other 10 seats rotate among UN member states for two-year terms.
Zimbabwe’s new role gives it a voice in major decisions on international peace and security, including conflicts, sanctions, and peacekeeping missions.
The country has served on the council before, including in 1983–1984 and 1991–1992. Its return is being seen by Harare as a diplomatic victory and a chance to strengthen Africa’s influence in global decision-making.
