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António Guterres warns of deepening global divides in final UN address

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In his final address to the UN General Assembly before his term ends, Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global political divisions are deepening, describing them as cracks that have turned into canyons. He identified four critical challenges facing humanity: war and peace, inequality, climate change, and artificial intelligence.

Guterres emphasized that the world is moving toward an irreversible multipolar order and called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council, specifically demanding permanent representation for Africa to ensure the institution reflects modern realities. He stressed that military and economic power alone cannot guarantee peace or stability.

Regarding regional conflicts, Guterres highlighted the catastrophic situation in Gaza, noting that the scale of destruction is unprecedented in his decade of leadership. He also warned of the specter of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank due to settlement expansion and called for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Additionally, he addressed the escalating violence in Sudan, Myanmar, and the Middle East, urging for de-escalation and the protection of civilians.

On technology, the Secretary-General called for international oversight of artificial intelligence, warning that decisions regarding life and death must never be delegated to machines. He also urged the United States and China to engage in direct dialogue regarding AI development to manage its rapid evolution.

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Africa · African Continental Free Trade Area · African Union · Antonio Guterres · Gaza · Gaza Strip · Israel · Middle East · Palestine · UN Security Council · United Nations · United Nations General Assembly

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[● 2 SOURCES] The African economy grew by 4.4% last year despite global conflicts.
[● 3 SOURCES] The African Continental Free Trade Area trade is expected to reach $230 billion this year. alyaoum24.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Africa holds 30% of global mineral resources and 60% of solar energy potential. alyaoum24.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Guterres urged for the reform of international financial institutions to better serve developing nations. alyaoum24.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Guterres called for permanent representation for Africa on the UN Security Council. ch23.com · okaznews.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that governments are failing to meet their Sustainable Development Goal commitments. kosovoenergy.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Africa requires permanent representation on the UN Security Council. ch23.com · okaznews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Trade within the African Continental Free Trade Area is projected to reach $230 billion this year.
[● 3 SOURCES] The humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories is catastrophic. ch23.com · www.haberport.com · seleo.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The world is heading towards a multipolar system. ch23.com · sinjali.com · www.haberport.com · sarabic.ae · www.gazetepencere.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Geopolitical divisions have deepened and inequalities have increased. gazetasi.al · sinjali.com · www.haberport.com · www.cnn.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Africa possesses 30% of the world's mineral resources and 60% of its solar energy potential. alyaoum24.com