UN actions on combating terrorism in Africa

Today, an Security Council open debate was organized by the Togolese delegation on combating the terrorism in Africa. Some actions made by the United Nations were quoted by the UNSG in his elocution.

1. In Somalia, the newly established UN Mission in Somalia will contribute to efforts by providing strategic policy guidance to the Federal Government on security sector reform and by supporting efforts to strengthen police, justice and corrections 
2. In the Sahel, the UN is developing an integrated strategy that aims to enhance governance and the rule of law; strengthen the capacity of national and regional security mechanisms; and integrate development and humanitarian activities in order to build resilience 
3. Throughout Africa, UN missions are helping Governments to strengthen police and law enforcement and to implement the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 
4. In West Africa, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) is active, including in Nigeria and Burkina Faso 
5. In North Africa, the CTITF is also involved through the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre, working on the issue of border management 
6. In Central Africa, The UN is focusing on reducing the flows of small arms 
7. In East Africa, the UN is facilitating the development of a regional strategy 
8. In Southern Africa, where the threat of terrorism is less imminent, the UN is working with the African Union on the crucial issue of prevention 
9. The UN Mine Action Service is working with the African Union and countries across the continent on the safe management of ammunitions and the disposal of IEDs 
10. And the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate continues to facilitate technical assistance and help Member States develop the right legislative tools 

More UNSG statements on http://www.un.org/apps/news/infocus/sgspeeches/