United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday called for global solidarity with Africa, warning that the coronavirus pandemic threatens the continent's progress. According to Guterres, already, demand for Africa's commodities, tourism and remittances are declining. He said that African countries should have equal access to any vaccine and treatment and that they must halt conflicts
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday called for global solidarity with Africa, warning that the coronavirus pandemic threatens the continent’s progress.
He said that African countries should have equal access to any vaccine and treatment and that they must halt conflicts and address violent extremism, NAN reports.
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