UN chief urges African states to tackle terrorism and climate change

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged African States to work on tackling terrorism and climate change effectively in order to maintain peace and security in nation. According to recent reports, terrorism is growing at an alarming rate in Africa, with serious implications for peace and security everywhere, Guterres told a Security Council debate on role of preventative diplomacy, conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.  

Terrorist groups attacking locals on a daily basis

In Sahel, terrorist groups attack locals and international security forces on a daily basis. chief quoted that violence is spreing close to coastal states along Gulf of Guinea. Boko Haram and its splinter factions are terrorizing local communities and attacking security forces in Nigeria, despite constant efforts put by Multinational Joint Task Force. 

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Guterres said that y have analyzed terrorist networks across Libya and rth Africa, which are spreing and stretching ir arms through Sahel to Lake Ch region, and presently, in Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique. He also ded that y are t winning battle against se terrorist groups.  

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Danger to global peace and security

He also said that issue is t just a regional issue, but a clear and present danger to global peace and security. UN chief also warned that impact of crisis in Libya is growing and spreing throughout region, as weapons and fighters continually move across borders. Peace in Mali is also essential, he said, expressing hope that despite terrible attacks in Mopti region last week, plans for an inclusive political dialogue will facilitate implementation of 2015 peace agreement. 

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Guterres stressed on urgent need to reduce emissions to prevent catastrophic consequences for sustainable development and security across Africa, and step up support for countries most affected. 

According to UN chief, nearly half of Africa's population of 1.3 billion are under of 15. Education, training and job opportunities for this generation must be central to any development strategy as well as Women's meaningful participation and leership are essential to last peace. 

He also mentioned that importance of sustainable and inclusive development, which, he said, is most effective way to dress underlying causes of conflict, extremism, and terrorism. Tackling poverty and inequality, strengning state institutions and civil society, and promoting human rights are essential to preventing conflict, and building resilient communities and societies. 

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