With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is poised for progress. Let me highlight five priorities for our shared journey forward: Africa must have a stronger voice in shaping the decisions that affect its future; Africa’s path for prosperity must focus on adding value to its raw materials, creating decent jobs, and building resilience; AI must stand for ‘Africa Included’; young people are the builders of Africa’s future; [and] sustainable development requires sustainable peace. — ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
Secretary-General António Guterres speaks at the opening session of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama, Japan. UN Photo/Ichiro Mae
"We must support women’s organisations on the front line", declared the Secretary-General António Guterres in his message for International Women's Day. "And we must invest in programmes to end violence against women, and to drive women’s inclusion and leadership in economies, digital technologies, peacebuilding and climate action."
