PABF condemns Iranian attacks on UAE, calls for restrain and dialogue
Pan-African Business Forum (PABF) expressed a "strong and unequivocal condemnation" of the attack carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, 4 May 2026. UAE authorities announced a couple of hours ago that it downed 15 missiles and four drones from Iran. The UAE added that it reserved the right to respond to what it called "treacherous" attacks.
Chairman of the Pan African Business Forum, Dr Ladislas Prosper Agbesi noted that the act constitutes a serious violation of international law and poses a direct threat to regional and global stability. He said, "Such aggression is unacceptable and must be firmly rejected by the international community." The group also cautioned that the United Arab Emirates must not be undermined or targeted for exercising its sovereign strategic choices. The PABF appealed to all African nations, leaders, and institutions to take a clear and unified position in condemning what it termed an act of aggression and to stand firmly in defence of sovereignty, peace, and international order.
The group stressed the need for Tehran to immediately return to negotiations and to avoid any further escalation. The PABF declared their unwavering support for the United Arab Emirates and affirmed its sovereign right to take all necessary and lawful measures to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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The Pan-African Business Forum (PABF) has strongly condemned an attack against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The group is calling for de-escalation - but why is this important for African nations?
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