The United Nations was established in 1945 to succeed the League of Nations after the Second World War. It was created by 51 countries that ostensibly committed to maintaining international peace, and security. The purpose as stated in its founding memo is to develop friendly relations among nations, foster international cooperation, promote social progress, improve living standards, and promote human rights.
These lofty principles do not exist without challenge. In other words, these cherished principles are under attack with attempts to erode them. Apart from being deprived of the democratic structures it deserves, the United Nations has been mismanaged and subjected to the dictatorship of very few and powerful nations.
NACI is of the view that the purpose of the United Nations had long been defeated by its failure to defend smaller and weaker nations against the designs and pressures of bullying states. The world body also lacks democratic structures that represent all regions and countries of the world. Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America are the worst hit regions- politically, economically, socially, culturally and environmentally-in this brutal injustice and the lack of security guarantee for smaller and weaker member-states of the United Nations.
To say that the Charter of the United Nations, its cherished principles and international law faced a serious threat of extinction is obvious. These are the insidious threats that have become more apparent at this particular moment in history, since the establishment of the United Nations, some 80 years ago.
What is happening today with a sustained, diabolic and spurious blockade and collective punishment against countries like Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Libya, Somalia and the criminalisation of national sovereignty; merciless exploitation of natural resources of weaker states; selective justice in the international system; the assassination and destruction of leaders in Africa and the diasporas; the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and the hatreds for the progressive leaders of the Sahel region and the AES (Alliance of Sahel States); the threats of regime change and political assassination in Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and the application of coercive measures to punish whole peoples, whole nations and whole regions, the Deep State, which is represented by the Trump administration in New York and its allies are working towards creating a false flag by using venomous rhetoric and provocative but unsubstantiated accusations against progressive leaders and governments in Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America.
The New African Charter International (NACI) expresses its grave concerns that the existence of the United Nations is under assault, not by force, but by a rising tide of venomous rhetoric and violent military aggression that threaten peace and stability. NACI deplores this blatant attempt to obliterate the United Nations out of existence. We demand that African leaders and governments take all necessary steps to save the continent from becoming a trust territory under any foreign powers. And one of the measures to deter any external aggression or threats is to ensure that Africa is nuclear capable to face any threats or security challenges.
Foreign powers have assassinated more than forty (40) African leaders across the continent and the diasporas and are still thirsty for the blood of Africans. The recent and violent military aggression against Venezuela, which led to the killings of over a hundred people and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife means the US government has set itself above international law. The goal as exhibited by the actions of President Trump and his team has raised serious questions about their commitment to peace, security and stability.
This pattern of behaviour reflects what might be called the resurrection of Nazis terrorism in the information age or 21st century. When political leaders lost direction and pretend they are in touch with the aspirations of ordinary citizens, they lash out at institutions instead of rebuilding their credibility. We call upon political leaders to respect the sovereignty of Africa and stop their military and degradation and dehumanisation of the continent. Africans deserve to be treated equally with respect and dignity, and not be considered as commodities for sale in the market.
NACI is concerned also over the compatibility of these actions with the UN Charter, as well as with international law and national sovereign constitutions. The US renewed coercive policies and threats towards Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Iran, North Korea and the Sahel region, are the latest scenarios in a long list of very worrying actions taken since January 3, 2026. Reports of attempts to destabilise the Sahel region and assassinate the Presidents of Mali, Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic, are especially disturbing. NACI reiterates its demand, which is naturally acclaimed, for France, the United States and allies to spare the Sahel region and refrain from any further attempt to destabilise the African continent.
The Trump project, dubbed as ‘Board of Peace’ can only be seen here as another salami tactic, and as a way to replace the United Nations with the US dream of dominance in a unipolar world. So the Trump administration’s decision to remove US membership in 75 Organisations was just in the direction of dismantling the United Nations and making the world body the 21st century’s League of Nations.
If the Trump administration in Washington stands for peace, it has to be seen manifesting in Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Green Land and other regions with US military bases.
NACI conversation to examine if the US President Trump’s peace project (Board of Peace) will stand the test of time.
God bless Africa!
Sender:
Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh
President and Co-founder
The New African Charter International
(NACI)