UN General Assembly
2024

Africa stands ready to play its part in building a safer global order. The African Union and its member states are engaged in mediation, dialogue, and diplomacy across the continent, to create conditions under which peace and development can take hold. There must be greater collaboration between the AU and the UN towards resolving these conflicts, and also in addressing their root causes. Pandemics and endemics pose a serious threat to us all. We are concerned by the spread of MPOX across the world, and Africa in particular. We urge the international community to mobilise vaccine stockpiles and other medical counter measures for deployment where they are most needed. Economic prosperity is key to sustainable peace. Through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, we are establishing the foundation for a massive increase in trade and investment in infrastructure. The AfCFTA will further integrate regional economies and accelerate Africa’s industrialisation. The climate crisis is now a full-blown climate emergency.