46. One of the main reasons for the outbreak of many wars in the past has been the appeasement of aggressors or a lack of effective and decisive action against them. That was the case in 1939. Today, Africa is being subjected to aggression on all sides. In the south of our continent we have an institutionalized racist State terrorizing, destabiliz- ing and ravaging its neighbours. In the north, the Israeli aggressor, with its traditional bellicose and imperialist character, has violated the territorial integrity of another African State, Tunisia. The Group of African States unre- servedly condemns this unprovoked and premeditated action against the sister Republic of Tunisia. I shall have the opportunity of speaking on that question later today. 47. If the Security Council cannot act decisively, consist- ent with the provisions of the Charter, it will be a telling indictment of its capacity, its will and its effectiveness in regard to discharging its primary function: the mainte- nance of peace and security, and to react forcefully in the face of unprovoked aggression. 48. In conclusion, I strongly recommend, on behalf of the Group of African States, that the Council transcend the habitual strong but ineffective condemnation of South Africa for its aggression against Angola and call for the following measures: the immediate payment of full and adequate compensation to the People’s Republic of Angola; the full implementation of the arms embargo against South Africa and the application without delay of comprehensive and mandatory sanctions against the Pre- toria regime for its policy and practices of apartheid and acts of aggression against Angola and other front-line States; and, lastly, that the Council begin to consider other measures, such as those set out in Article 42 of the Charter, to stop the racist regime in Pretoria from committing 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement condemning the actions of South Africa and Israel, and calling for decisive action by the Security Council to maintain peace and security in Africa. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level political or governmental context. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, and instead focuses on international relations, conflict, and security.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief