DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 7 -- THE United Nations (UN) marked Eighty years since its establishment on 24 October 1945.

To mark this symbolic commemoration the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), on its programme: “Tanzania Today”, that it coorganizes with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, hosted the author of this article and two more experts in diplomacy, international relations and economic affairs to discuss the achievements, challenges and legitimacy of the United Nations at Eighty years.

This piece, therefore, seeks to document the key messages from the author that were shared, albeit in abridged form, during the said discussion.

The programme commenced with a reflection on the theme for the ...