Wind blows in the direction of peace in Africa (UN SG)

APA-Dakar (Senegal)
        

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the wind is blowing toward peace in Africa, referring to recent developments, including the historic visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed to Eritrea and talks of peace in South Sudan.
        

Speaking Tuesday in Addis Ababa at the closing of the second annual UN-African Union Conference, Guterres, whose remarks were reported Wednesday to the press, said that "the African continent is heading more and in the right direction on peace and security, "stressing that the United Nations can not fail in its negotiations with the continent.

He stressed the need for more funding to enforce peace and combating terrorism, particularly in the Sahel where many armed groups, including Boko Haram, are operating

"We must understand that when African troops fight terrorists in the Sahel, they do not only protect the citizens of the Sahel. They protect the whole world. And the world must stand in solidarity with Africa because the African forces protect us all, "said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Continuing, he also called for greater support vis-à-vis the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations and the 2063 Agenda of the African Union, both of which "deal with long-term economic development".

In this regard, he the international community to support Africa to ensure that African resources remain in Africa and support its development.

ARD / te / APA