United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has fiercely criticized the global financial system for its unfair treatment of African countries, advocating for greater financial justice and representation.

• African countries pay over three times more than developed economies for loans needed for development.
• António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, made these remarks in Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit 2026.
• He called for Africa's permanent representation on the UN Security Council and a stronger voice in the IMF and World Bank.