UN Chief: Give Africa greater say!

WAM
20 Aug 2025, 23:54 GMT+10

NEW YORK, 20th August, 2025 (WAM) -- The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday repeated his call for Africa to have a greater say in decisions that affect its future, in remarks to a conference in Japan focused on the continent's development.

"With the world's youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is poised for progress," he told the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama.

He said the meeting's theme - Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa - was a reminder that these same strengths can help shape a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world in Africa and beyond.

In this regard, he emphasised the need to accelerate progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through investment, reform and partnerships.

Guterres highlighted five areas for cooperation, starting with his longstanding push to reform institutions of global governance so that they reflect today's realities.

"Africa must have a stronger voice in shaping the decisions that affect its future," he said.

"That includes long-overdue reform of the Security Council, where incredibly, Africa has no permanent member, and other regions remain underrepresented."

He also called for overhauling the international financial architecture, describing the current system as "unjust and unfair", as well as bold action on debt relief.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Sierra Leone Times.

More Information

null in null

Business

Section

Air Canada union rejects arbitration, demands pay for ground duties

MONTREAL, Canada: Air Canada's operations were paralyzed on the morning of August 18 after striking flight attendants refused to comply...

Google to $36 million penalty for Android search deals in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia: Google has agreed to pay a A$55 million (US$35.8 million) fine in Australia after regulators found it stifled competition...

Australian court slaps Qantas with $58 million fine over staff layoffs

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's flag carrier Qantas Airways has been ordered to pay A$90 million (US$58.6 million) after a court ruled...

Technology stocks dive, broader market dips

NEW YORK, New York - Tech stocks led a downturn on U.S. stock markets on Tuesday as majors including Nvidia fell sharply. The AI trade...

New Texas facility will breed sterile flies to protect US cattle herds

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to US$750 million to construct a new production facility...

Flight attendants walkout shuts down Air Canada during peak season

TORONTO, Canada: Air Canada suspended all flights early on August 16 after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job, triggering...

Africa

Section

MoS Margherita meets PM Modi, briefs him on Ministries' activities

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid a courtesy visit to Prime...

UN Chief: Give Africa greater say!

NEW YORK, 20th August, 2025 (WAM) -- The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday repeated his call for Africa to have a greater say in decisions...

South Africa all-rounder Prenelan Subrayen reporterd for suspect bowling action

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): South Africa's spin bowling all-rounder Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling...

"Samson's place in XI is tough": Kaif on wicketkeeper-batter's spot following Gill's return as VC for Asia Cup

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Following the announcement of the Asia Cup squad for Team India, former Indian cricketer Mohammed...

Former cricketer Butcher questions Bethell's captaincy, says England's squad selection shows "lack of respect" for Ireland

London [UK], August 20 (ANI): Former cricketer Mark Butcher believes Jacob Bethell's promotion to the temporary captaincy position...

"There is obviously reason why we picked him": England skipper Brook justifies young Sonny Baker's inclusion

London [UK], August 20 (ANI): England white-ball captain Harry Brook heaped praise on Sonny Baker's skill to put modern-day stars succumb...