A Chinese-sponsored Presidential statement unanimously adopted by all 15 members calls for more predicable resources and expertise to counter terrorism and violent extremism in Africa.

The Presidential statement from the United Nations power house calls on the international community to address all drivers of violent extremism conducive to terrorism.

It says providing quality education, employment opportunities and vocational training to young people are keys to address the problem.

Including young people in all levels of decision making also contributes to  countering recruitment for terrorism.

The UN political chief Rosemary Di Carlo expressed concern that terrorism and violent extremism continued to grow in Africa despite efforts to  prevent and counter it.

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