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The president lamented that people could not accept that the Sahel had become the scene of rivalries between foreign powers, whose clashes only aggravate the destabilization of the region.
Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye of Senegal slammed the Security Council for its inertia regarding the deaths and destabilization that have befallen the Sahel. The president addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday (Sep. 25).
The president lamented that people could not accept that the Sahel had become the scene of rivalries between foreign powers, whose clashes only aggravate the destabilization of the region. He further added that peace and security in Africa are inseparable from world peace and called upon the Security Council to fully fulfill its role as guarantor of international stability.
Last August, comments by Ukrainian officials who said that Kyiv had played a role in attacks by separatist rebels in Tinzawaten, northeastern Mali, were called out by Malian authorities.
Since the jihadi threat continued to expand, most Western governments were ordered to pull out their forces from Sahel states in recent years after military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
In his 10-minute-long speech, the president also called for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the end of unfair economic practices which hinder the prosperity of countries of the Global South. He notably pointed to: “illegal commerce and tax evasion».
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The 44-year-old leader also called for a proper representation of Africa at governing levels in multilateral institutions. The President urged economically developed nations who bear a “historic” responsibility to step up efforts to finance a “just and equitable transition”. Faye also rebuked the unilateral introduction of civilizational norms which, he said, goes against world stability and peace.
The 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), themed “Leaving No One Behind Acting Together for Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations,” highlights Africa’s pressing issues such as climate change and economic inequality. With over 60% of its population under 25, discussions focus on empowering youth and women while exploring sustainable urban development strategies.
Public-private partnerships are emphasized as vital for integrating green technologies, enabling African nations to leapfrog traditional development models in an era of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
