UN Chief warns Africa's debt issues may cause unrest

usnews.com September 5, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that African nations face potential social unrest due to inadequate access to debt relief and limited resources. Speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing, he called for reforms and acknowledged China's role in promoting initiatives that could lead to a renewable energy revolution across the continent.

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