“Violence, vigilantism and all forms of incitement to hatred have no place in an inclusive, democratic society governed by the rule of law…,” the UN said.
The UN chief said, “Africa is a continent of boundless energy and possibility.’’
The Nigerian military had achieved what it called kinetic success in fighting Boko Haram.
“Many of the poorest nations have every right to be angry,” he added, explaining that promised finance had not materialised while the costs of borrowing remain sky-high.”
Mr Guterres has urged world leaders attending the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session to develop solutions to global challenges.
Mr Guterres said Mr Mandela was “a giant of our times, whose legacy we best honour through action.”
“We have seen across the world, and time, how social media has become a major vehicle in spreading hate speech at an unprecedented speed.”
The UN documented 92 cases of children last year, most of which were used as human shields in Ukraine. According to the report, the Russians were responsible for all but one of these cases.
“Poverty, inequalities and social exclusion give terrorism fuel. Prejudice and discrimination targeting specific groups, cultures, religions and ethnicities give it flame.”
