The U.S., which denied any involvement in the blasts, said it was pursuing intensive diplomacy to avert an escalation of the conflict.
The envoy said this at the diplomatic reception held to mark the 126th anniversary of the Philippines’ Independence on Wednesday in Abuja.
We’re working closely with the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and others to end the scourge of terrorism.
In my last point, the U.S. has been one of the major providers of assistance to Africa over the last 60 years. I don’t think Russia falls into that category at all.
They called upon external actors to cease support(s) to terrorist groups on the continent.
South Africa emphasises that all parties must exercise the utmost restraint and avoid any act that would escalate tensions in a particularly fragile region.
A resolution in the UN Security Council requires at least nine of the 15 votes to pass, and there can be no veto from one of the permanent five powers.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz welcomed the EU’s decision.
The council members expressed deep concerns about climate change’s severe and tangible impacts in West Africa and the Sahel.
The group has also launched a barrage of rocket attacks on Israelis from Yemen.
