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The United Nations General Assembly elects Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia to the U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting January 1, 2026. These countries replace Algeria, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Guyana, and Slovenia. Each received over two-thirds of member votes, with Bahrain topping at 186. Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is also elected as General Assembly president for its 80th session starting in September.
Tuesday, 3 June, 2025