UN80 – 45'MEDIA

Re’Written by: Tristan James Jr.

Have you ever seen a European Christian call a non-christian European a pagan or idol worshipper?

It was rebranded and given new names and language.

You’ll never ever hear that.

Have you ever heard the Pope or Archbishop of Canterbury call other European traditional worshippers, pagan or idol worshippers? Never.

Have you ever seen churches in Europe or Asia mount big billboards by road and litter the streets with loud noise?

Have you ever seen a European denied a job or attacked online for not being a Christian? Never.

Come to Africa.

A pastor or priest would mount the pulpit and begin to attack the African traditional religions, calling them pagan and Idol worshippers.

Churches would brandish everyone who doesn’t share their faith as a satanic person and they would sing intolerant songs coined to mock and ridicule African religion.

You’d see Catholics arguing if Anglicans should be allowed to receive communion in their church and vice versa.

They forget that both churches are named after two civilisations; Rome and England.

“Western religions taught the African man that his brother was the enemy and that except his brother accepts his own religion, he was evil”
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The same Europeans taught their own people that Africans are animals and that we were merchandise to be bought and owned.

You'd never see a European who goes about shouting Holy ghost fire when he sees a cat or owl in the night.

The African man forgets that cats and owls are creatures created by the Almighty and that it’s natural for them to move at night.

Rome colonised Africa but how many of us know this?

Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Netherlands, England, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Luxembourg and about 30 others were all Roman empires.

Remove Switzerland and Luxembourg, the rest on the list colonised Africa.

Today the Roman religion is the most dominant in Africa.

“The Roman Catholic church and the Anglican church are directly controlled by Roman culture“
HRH Omu Onyebuchie Okonkwo! The Omu of Obio Great Kingdom!!

So it means that till date, we’re still under control, this time spiritually and mentally.

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I do not say this to incite religious discomfort but rather to buttress the obvious fact.

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Re’Written by: Tristan James Jr.

Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was elected President of the General Assembly’s 80th session on Monday.

Write in candidate Helga Schmid (also from Germany) received seven.

Her appointment comes as the regional group that includes Western Europe takes its turn at the helm of the world body.

She assumes the role at a challenging time, with ongoing conflicts, faltering development goals, mounting financial pressures, and the upcoming selection of the next Secretary General.

Ms. Baerbock received 167 votes following the secret ballot.

Fourteen delegations abstained

She becomes the first woman from the Western European group to hold the post and the fifth woman overall to lead the General Assembly.

The presidency rotates among the world body’s five regional groups.

“At 44 years, Ms. Baerbock is also one of the youngest leaders to secure the top job.
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Crucial juncture
Ms. Baerbock’s election comes at a critical juncture for the multilateral system, spearheaded by the United Nations.

With the Security Council deadlocked especially on moves to help end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza the Assembly has become a vital forum for diplomatic engagement and consensus building, even without binding authority on peace and security issues.

As conflicts rage, the Assembly has passed a series of resolutions calling for ceasefires, humanitarian access and the protection of civilians.

Many now see the Assembly as an essential platform for accountability and maintaining international focus on intractable crises, especially through the “Veto Initiative” adopted in 2022 which ensures that issues blocked by permanent members on the Security Council are debated in the Assembly as a priority.

A power wielded by the five permanent members China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States a veto (or negative vote) can block Council action even when all other members support a motion.

Pledge to be an honest broker
In her acceptance speech, President elect Baerbock acknowledged the current global challenges and pledged to serve as “an honest broker and a unifier” for all 193 Member States, emphasising her theme of

“Better Together.”

She outlined three priorities for her presidency: making the Organization more efficient and effective; advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; and making the Assembly a;

“truly inclusive forum”.

She called for a UN that embraces everyone.

I see the diversity of the General Assembly as our strength.

This is the place where all nations come together and where every country has a seat and a voice.”

She also highlighted the importance of promoting gender equality, multilingualism, and engagement with civil society and youth.

UN80 initiative
Ms. Baerbock also touched on the UN80 initiative, which was launched by SecretaryGeneral António Guterres in March.

“The UN80 Initiative should not be a mere cost cutting exercise,”
She said, stressing the need for bold ambition and readiness to take difficult decisions.

“Our common goal is a strong, focused, nimble and fit for purpose organization. One that is capable of realising its core objectives we need a United Nations that delivers on peace, development and justice.”

A career defined by multilateralism
In congratulating Ms. Baerbock, current President Philemon Yang described her as a leader defined by

“an unwavering commitment to multilateralism”,
praising her
“Better Together”
A Vision of Gold.

Mr. Yang, who steered the Assembly through a year marked by the Summit of the Future and persistent global crises, expressed confidence in her ability to build trust and foster dialogue across divides.

Secretary General António Guterres said Mr. Yang’s successor was taking the gavel amid a “difficult and uncertain moment for the multilateral system,” noting she was only the fifth woman to lead the body.

The UN chief warned that “conflicts, climate catastrophe, poverty and inequality continue to challenge the human family,” and called on the Assembly to unite in forging common solutions.

The world parliamentThe General Assembly remains the UN’s most representative body, where each Member State has an equal voice and an equal say in decisions.

The General Assembly remains the UN’s most representative body, where each Member State has an equal voice and an equal say in decisions.

While its resolutions are non binding, the GA as the acronym goes in New York helps define global diplomatic norms, convenes dialogues on worldwide challenges and holds the Security Council to account.

The 80th session, starting 9 September, is expected to be pivotal not only for sheer number and intensity of crises ongoing but for advancing long term reforms, including the UN80 initiative and the selection of the next Secretary General before his term ends in 2026.

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