Tanzania, June 6 -- Harare. Zimbabwe has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after securing 182 votes from 191 member states during elections held at the UN General Assembly in New York, marking the country's return to the powerful body after more than three decades.

The southern African nation will serve a two-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028, replacing Somalia as Africa's representative on the 15-member council responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

Zimbabwe previously served on the Security Council in 1983-84 and 1991-92, making this its third term.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa described the election as a significant diplomatic achievement an...