Michael Imran Kanu, SJD

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Michael Imran Kanu, SJD

Michael Imran Kanu, SJD

@MichaelKanuSL

Amb. & PR of Sierra Leone to the UN; VP ICC Assembly of States Parties; Member, LTC of the In’t Seabed Authority; President, UN Security Council (Aug24, Nov25)

New York, United States Bergabung Şubat 2010
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African Union Mission to the UN
African Union Mission to the UN@AfricanUnionUN·
“Africa’s position on the veto, as set out in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, remains clear and unchanged. For the African Group, the central question is straightforward. In principle, Africa supports the abolition of the veto. However, so long as the veto continues to exist, it cannot remain the exclusive preserve of the current permanent members. The African permanent members must enjoy the same prerogatives and responsibilities as existing permanent members, including the veto, as a matter of common justice and fairness.” H. E Amb. Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, PR of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 to the #UN, on behalf of the #AfricanGroupUN, at the 3rd IGN Plenary meeting on the Cluster of the Veto: Focusing on the views on Article 273 of the @UN Charter in regards to voting. #Agenda2063 #Agenda2030
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Michael Imran Kanu, SJD@MichaelKanuSL·
At today’s @UN General Assembly IGN Plenary on the #veto, on behalf of the Coordinator of the C-10 H.E. President @julius_maadabio, I reaffirmed Africa’s principled and longstanding position under the Common African Position. Africa supports the abolition of the veto in principle. However, so long as the veto remains, justice and fairness demand that it cannot continue as the exclusive preserve of current permanent members. African permanent members must enjoy the same prerogatives and responsibilities. The debate on Article 27(3) of the UN Charter further underscores a critical point: the challenge before us is not one of interpretation, but of implementation. The requirement that a party to a dispute abstain from voting must be applied consistently and in good faith. Commitments under the Pact for the Future, including on responsible decision-making in the Security Council, should now translate into practice. Responsible use of the veto can contribute to restoring credibility, enhancing accountability, and enabling timely responses to global crises. The veto remains central to the broader question of Security Council reform. Africa will continue to engage constructively, guided by the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, toward a more just, representative, and effective Council.
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Michael Imran Kanu, SJD@MichaelKanuSL·
@SierraLeoneUN commends @FinlandUN and @JordanUN_NY, Co-Chairs of the Youth, Peace and Security (#YPS) Group of Champions for convening the ambassadorial level meeting, and thanks ASG @felipepaullier, ASG @ElizabethSpehar, and DED @PioSmith_UN for their briefings. It was our first opportunity, including on behalf of co-pen Guyana @PMUN_GUY, to thank the Group of Champions for its support for the adoption of Security Council resolution 2807, a milestone that further institutionalizes the YPS agenda in the Council and advances stronger implementation at the national level.
Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳@FinlandUN

🇫🇮 & @JordanUN_NY 🇯🇴 hosted first Group of Champions on #YPS Amb level meeting of 2026 in margins of #ECOSOCYouthForum. Thank you ASG @felipepaullier, ASG @ElizabethSpehar & DED @PioSmith_UN for your briefings and the Champions for concrete ideas on advancing #Youth4Peace agenda

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Annalena Baerbock@UN_PGA·
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Felipe Paullier
Felipe Paullier@felipepaullier·
One of the most moving moments of my time in Sierra Leone was visiting the Peace Museum 🇸🇱. An obligated stop for anyone visiting this beautiful country. Thank you ✨🙏
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Michael Imran Kanu, SJD@MichaelKanuSL·
#BBNJ_PrepComIII Concludes! Closing Statement delivered by the DPR for Legal Affairs of Sierra Leone, Ambassador Michaela Swallow, on behalf of the African Group, at the close of the III Session of the Preparatory Commission on the BBNJ Agreement, and reaffirmed Africa’s strong commitment to ocean governance. Africa looks forward with optimism to the First Conference of the Parties, with the goal of agreeing on an effective and inclusive operational framework. Africa remains firmly committed to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, for the benefit of present and future generations. #BBNJ #OceanGovernance #GlobalCommons #AfricaAtUN @SierraLeoneUN
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Michael Imran Kanu, SJD@MichaelKanuSL·
I join the @UN Secretary General @antonioguterres in strongly condemning attacks on UN peacekeepers, including the recent incident involving Indonesian personnel serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon @UNIFIL_. I also extend my deepest condolences to the family of the fallen peacekeeper and to the Government and people of Indonesia, and wish a full and swift recovery to the injured. There must be #accountability, and all parties must fully comply with their obligations under international law, including ensuring the safety, security and inviolability of United Nations personnel and property at all times.
António Guterres@antonioguterres

I strongly condemn Sunday’s incident during which an Indonesian peacekeeper of @UNIFIL_ was killed amidst hostilities between Israel & Hizbullah. Another Indonesian peacekeeper was seriously injured in the same incident.   My deepest condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of the peacekeeper who died & to Indonesia. I wish a full & fast recovery to the injured peacekeeper. This is just one of a number of recent incidents that have jeopardized the safety & security of peacekeepers.   I call on all to uphold their obligations under international law & to ensure the safety & security of @UN personnel & property at all times.

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African Union Mission to the UN
African Union Mission to the UN@AfricanUnionUN·
Today, the @UN General Assembly has adopted a landmark Resolution : A/80/L.48 entitled “Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity.” This Resolution marks a significant milestone in global discussions about historical injustices and human rights. The landslide vote is as follows: ➡️ 123 in favor of the Resolution, ➡️ 52 Abstentions and ➡️ 03 Against. Tabled by the #AfricanGroupUN and championed by Ghana 🇬🇭, this landmark Declaration affirms that the transatlantic slave trade and racialised chattel enslavement were crimes against humanity whose consequences endure to this day. Addressing the General Assembly, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana 🇬🇭 , called on the world to stand on the right side of history and today, the world answered. This is a victory for Africa. For our ancestors. For the millions who suffered, and for the generations who carry this forward. The Decade of Action on Reparations has begun. #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #ReparatoryJustice #UN80
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Julius Maada Bio
Julius Maada Bio@julius_maadabio·
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Julius Maada Bio
Julius Maada Bio@julius_maadabio·
I am honored to join the Global Partnership for Education as a Champion for sustainable education financing. Education is the foundation of opportunity and national development. Investing in our children today means we empower the next generation to build stronger societies, drive innovation, and secure a more prosperous future for Africa and the world. globalpartnership.org/news/global-pa…
Global Partnership for Education@GPforEducation

We are pleased to announce President @julius_maadabio of Sierra Leone as a new GPE Champion for Sustainable Financing for Education. President Bio will help mobilize political leadership and international momentum to #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility for all.

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Julius Maada Bio
Julius Maada Bio@julius_maadabio·
Happy International Women's Day.
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H. E. Fatima Maada Bio
H. E. Fatima Maada Bio@FirstLadyBio·
Honoring the trailblazers who paved the way, the game changers who shook things up, and the everyday heroes who show up with courage and kindness every single day. Your strength, resilience, and compassion inspire us all. Happy Women's Day to the women who make a difference in our lives and in the world. FMB.
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Michael Imran Kanu, SJD@MichaelKanuSL·
Happy International Women’s Day #IWD26. Today we celebrate the progress made in advancing women’s rights and renew our resolve to ensure women’s full and equal participation in every aspect of society. In the lead-up to #CSW70, let us continue working together for a more equal, inclusive, and just world. #IWD #InternationalWomensDay
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H. E. Fatima Maada Bio
H. E. Fatima Maada Bio@FirstLadyBio·
I’m pleased to share that I will be appearing live on CNN on The Lead with Jake Tapper, hosted by Jake Tapper, where I will be speaking about my continued global advocacy to end child marriage and promote the protection and education of girls. Following my recent engagement at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs in New York City, I look forward to further amplifying the voice of Sierra Leone and strengthening our collective commitment to ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive free from child marriage, on such a global platform. FMB
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Thant Myint-U
Thant Myint-U@thantmyintu·
Is a zombie UN better than nothing? Perhaps. But the inability of the UN to play any role in even trying to prevent the new US/Israeli-Iran war, coming on top of its inability to prevent or end the Russian war on Ukraine or the genocide in Gaza, means it’s beyond time for an imaginative and genuinely radical rethink of the United Nations. We need to go back to first principles ask what kind of global peace organisation is both necessary and actually possible today and identify the political strategy for making it happen. Otherwise we’re all sleepwalking to WW3.
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Michael Imran Kanu, SJD@MichaelKanuSL·
It was a great pleasure to speak with my brother @SolomonADersso of @africa_amani on Sierra Leone’s experience during our 2024–2025 tenure on the @UN Security Council and the evolving multilateral peace and security landscape. Honoured to open the 2026 season of The Pan-Africanist podcast and reflecting on the role of the A3+ in advancing Africa’s collective voice. I look forward to Part II. 🎙🌍🇸🇱 #SierraLeone #UNSC #A3Plus #AfricanUnion #Multilateralism @SierraLeoneUN
Amani Africa@africa_amani

🎙In the first 2026 edition of Amani Africa's podcast, the Pan-Africanist, we bring you a conversation with Amb. Michael Kanu, PR of #SierraLeone to the #UN, one of the outgoing members of the African three plus (A3+) members of the UN Security Council. In part one of this episode, the conversation focuses on insights and lessons from Sierra Leone's two years tenure at the #UNSC and the role of the A3+ both for the effectiveness of individual African members and in projecting Africa's collective interest. Take a listen from the link... youtu.be/ZGi30xoUU3I?si…

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RSCSL - Sierra Leone
RSCSL - Sierra Leone@SpecialCourt·
Press release: RSCSL Judges Conclude Plenary With Election of New Officers, Deliberations
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