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31 sentences in 15 speeches for Africa
Download CSVSao Tome and Principe · Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- Africa today occupies a demographic, economic, and political place that is not yet adequately reflected in the institutions where the most far-reaching decisions are taken.
- This is not a concession to Africa, it is a matter of legitimacy, justice, and effectiveness.
- In the pursuit of greater historical justice and representation, Sao Tome and Principe therefore welcomes the recent decisions that recognize the historical gravity of the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and promoted a more accurate cartographic representation of the size of the continents, correcting distortions that visually diminished Africa.
- These acts of recognition must translate into an international order in which Africa participates fully in shaping the future, rather than remaining merely in the position of responding to the decisions taken elsewhere.
Tunisia · Mohamed Ali Nafti · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- Mr. President, the abundant human resources, natural wealth, and the promising potential of Africa make Africa an essential partner in advancing development at the international level.
- Yet, the Africa we want continues to face intertwined security and economic challenges that require a comprehensive approach.
- In this context, Tunisia emphasizes its determination to continue contributing to peacekeeping efforts in Africa, a commitment it has maintained since the first years of its independence.
- Tunisia also reiterates its commitment to strengthen economic integration across the continent, particularly within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, COMESA, and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Russian Federation · Sergey Lavrov · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- I'm not just referring to Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, and other countries in Africa where conflict rage.
- We are in favor of broadening the representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
- In the middle of the previous century, the USSR helped peoples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to free themselves from colonial dependence.
Belarus · Maxim Ryzhenkov · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- The air is thick with anxiety from Europe to the Middle East, from Asia to Africa and Latin America.
- The great waterfall that the peoples of Zimbabwe have for centuries called Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders, the colonisers "discovered" it 150 years ago and named it after their queen, who had never even set foot in Africa.
- Belarus remains a reliable supplier of fertilizers, high quality food, meat, dairy products, and grain to countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Gabon · Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- Accordingly, in the face of human tragedies across the world and particularly in Africa, greater collective engagement is essential.
- Fulfilling this commitment would help consolidate peace in Africa and strengthen cooperation between the UN Security Council and the AU's Peace and Security Council.
- Indeed, Africa must take its rightful place within the very restricted circle of permanent members.
Zambia · Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- For Africa, adaptation is not optional.
- Mr. President, Africa's youthful population is one of our greatest assets and represents an enormous opportunity for global prosperity for global prosperity.
- And when we invest in Africa's young people and women, we invest in the prosperity of our continent and the world at large.
Cabo Verde · Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Micronesia (Federated States of) · Aren Palik · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Philippines · Ma. Theresa Lazaro · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Cuba · Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Singapore · Vivian Balakrishnan · Day 5 · 1 sentence
India · Subrahmanyam Jaishankar · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Germany · Johann Wadephul · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Djibouti · Abdoulkader Houssein Omar · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Canada · Anita Anand · Day 5 · 1 sentence