AFRICAN LEADERS HIT HARD ON THE WESTERN INFLUENCE IN AFRICA AT THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

By Edwin F -

African leaders have been expressing their views at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, spoke at the UNGA on September 21, 2023, emphasizing the significance of sustainable development. He emphasized that the theme of the General Assembly session, which is rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity, is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Additionally, he highlighted the necessity for African nations to collaborate in addressing the challenges faced by the continent, such as poverty, inequality, and climate change.

The UNGA serves as a platform for world leaders and non-governmental actors to discuss global issues. Africa Renewal online provides comprehensive coverage of the topics that are pertinent to the continent. The UNGA offers African leaders an opportunity to make their voices heard on the international stage and advocate for the needs of their countries and the continent as a whole. The UNGA is an annual event, and the 78th session commenced on September 23, 2023.


On September 22, 2023, African leaders addressed the UNGA and called for continued support for the continent. The President of Togo, Faaure Essozimnia Gnassingbé, emphasized the importance of ongoing cooperation with the African Union's vital work to ensure the preservation and enhancement of the progress made in the past decades, despite persistent challenges such as poverty, terrorist activities, and weak governance systems in certain regions. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, urged Member States to act in solidarity to address the proliferation of conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, which in turn contribute to significant migrations.

African leaders have been expressing their perspectives at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, delivered a speech at the UNGA on September 21, 2023, emphasizing the significance of sustainable development. He underscored the crucial nature of the General Assembly session's theme, which focuses on rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Furthermore, he highlighted the necessity for African nations to collaborate in addressing the challenges faced by the continent, including poverty, inequality, and climate change.

The UNGA serves as a platform for world leaders and non-governmental actors to engage in discussions on global issues. Africa Renewal online provides comprehensive coverage of topics that are relevant to the continent. The UNGA offers African leaders an opportunity to assert their voices on the international stage and advocate for the needs of their countries and the continent as a whole. The UNGA is an annual event, and the 78th session commenced on September 23, 2023.

On September 22, 2023, African leaders addressed the UNGA and called for continued support for the continent. The President of Togo, Faaure Essozimnia Gnassingbé, emphasized the importance of ongoing cooperation with the African Union's vital work to ensure the preservation and enhancement of the progress made in the past decades, despite persistent challenges such as poverty, terrorist activities, and weak governance systems in certain regions. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, urged Member States to act in solidarity to address the proliferation of conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, which in turn contribute to significant migrations.

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