In a press conference held on Friday, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a stern message, emphasizing that military takeovers exacerbate problems rather than offering solutions.
Guterres expressed concerns regarding the deep-seated governance challenges faced by many nations, asserting that military governments are not the remedy.
He stated, “They aggravate problems. They cannot resolve the crisis. They can only make it worse. I urge all countries to move quickly to establish credible democratic institutions and the rule of law.”
Guterres further called for the reinforcement of international organizations like the African Union in their endeavors to promote peace, stability, and democracy on the African continent.
Simultaneously, he stressed the importance of creating conditions that enable African citizens to address the root causes of political instability, with a notable emphasis on the lack of development as a major contributing factor.
“Development is a central objective if we want to create conditions for peace and stability in Africa,” Guterres affirmed, highlighting the pivotal role development plays in achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.