Senegal President's Address at the 80th UN General Assembly Session

Addressing Global Challenges at UNGA 80

• 🌍 The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, addressed the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the theme "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights."
• ⚠️ He highlighted that 80 years after the UN's founding, the world faces renewed turbulence, including terrorism, conflicts, economic crises, and a risk of multilateralism collapse.
• ⚖️ A critical concern is the perceived double standard in international order, where actions are selectively applied based on geopolitical interests, undermining justice and law.

Peace, Security, and Africa's Challenges

• 🕊️ Senegal advocates for an integrated approach to peace and security, combining prevention, resilience, and targeted responses, with predictable and sustainable funding for African peace operations.
• 🤝 The nation reiterates solidarity with brotherly countries fighting terrorism and emphasizes the need for robust mandates and equipment for peace support operations.

The Tragedy in Gaza and Palestinian Statehood

• 💔 Senegal strongly condemns the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, describing it as indescribable and a hell for its inhabitants, who are deprived of basic necessities.
• 🇵🇸 As chair of the Committee for the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, Senegal believes that lasting peace can only be achieved through the creation of an independent and viable Palestinian state.

Reforming Global Governance and Multilateralism

• 🏛️ The speech called for a strong and revitalized multilateralism, emphasizing shared responsibility, respect for international law, and universal justice.
• 🌍 Senegal supports fairer representation for African countries in the UN Security Council, advocating for reforms to make global governance more democratic and representative.
• 💰 Reforms in economic and financial governance are needed, including an equitable global fiscal framework and access to credit on sustainable terms to support development.

Climate Change and Political Will

• 🔥 Global heating is presented as an existential threat, disproportionately affecting Africa despite its low contribution to emissions.
• 🇸🇳 Senegal reaffirms its commitment to the Paris Agreement and calls for a just climate transition, emphasizing the need for significant funding for adaptation, climate funds, and technology transfer.
• 💡 The President concluded that the real obstacle to solving global challenges is not financial or technical, but a lack of political will to prioritize collective solidarity and human dignity.