The Secretary-General -- Message on the occasion of Africa Day 2024
Africa must have a seat at every multilateral forum — including the UN Security Council, the international financial system, and other global norm-setting structures
On Africa Day, we celebrate this dynamic and diverse continent and the contributions of Africans to our world. The continent’s young and growing population, its rich natural resources, its breathtaking beauty and cultural diversity give it outsize potential. Initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area and the African Union’s…