South Africa resumes presidency of the United Nations Security Council

South Africa on Tuesday assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council.Ambassador Jerry Matjila, the permanent representative of South Africa to the United Nations says during the month, South Africa will focus on strengthening the cooperation between African Union (AU) and United Nations, and emphasizing the importance of a proactive approach to the maintenance of international peace and security, particularly in the form of drawing greater attention to “preventative diplomacy mechanisms,”. This is South Africa's second presidency during its two-year (2019-2020) elected term on the Council. December will also be the country's final month on the Council during its current term.To take the conversation further as we close off the month we talk to: • Prof Babatunde Fagbayibo Lecturer: International Law UNISA• Dr James Nyawo Lecturer: International Relations and international Law Kenyatta University