Open remarks here: https://t.co/fRixQfmncN pic.twitter.com/oeMSXLrUyk — UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) February 8, 2020A new coalition needed to be built to defeat terrorism in Africa, Mr. Guterres told reporters, but this could only be done with enough funding and support. On the margins of the summit on Saturday, Mr. Guterres met the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs, reiterating the UN’s commitment to working with all parties to secure peace. The ambitious initiative is aimed at ending wars, civil conflicts, gender-based violence and genocide prevention across the continent. It captures the stories of outstanding African women and women-led organizations who have worked tirelessly towards building a lasting peace on the continent. They are pathfinders, leaders; pioneers and courageous innovators.”He noted that more than anything, the women in the book “want less talk about women, peace and security, and more action.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 08, 2020 17:52 UTC