President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asserted that peacekeeping efforts alone are insufficient to ensure lasting stability in Africa.
During his address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, he highlighted the urgent need to tackle the root causes of conflict, such as poverty, inequality, and a lack of opportunities throughout the continent.
President Akufo-Addo emphasized that peace cannot be externally imposed but must be nurtured from within African nations.
He advocated for a comprehensive strategy that addresses both internal and external factors contributing to instability.
“Peacekeeping alone is not enough, we must address the potential causes of conflict, poverty, inequality and lack of opportunity,” he stated.
He added “…However peace cannot be imposed from the outside it must be imposed from within. African nations must take ownership of the security and the African Union needs to strengthen itself to be able to respond swiftly to threats.”
