Zimbabwe has been elected to serve a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), beginning in January 2027. The Southern African nation will replace Somalia, whose term expires on 31 December 2026, and will join the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia as part of the African members, commonly known as the "A3". 

The country is expected to align closely with the African Union's positions and advocate for AU-led approaches to addressing conflicts and security challenges across the continent. This marks Zimbabwe's third stint on the Security Council, having previously served as a non-permanent member in 1983-1984 and again in 1991-1992.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Alexander Rusero, the Director for the Institute of Peace, Leadership & Governance at Africa University in Zimbabwe.