Regional Stability: UN Official Appreciates Cameroon’s Efforts

S trides recorded by Cameroon as well as various efforts made to enhancing regional stability have been appreciated by the Special Representative of the United Na­ tions Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of the United Na­ tions Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Mohamed El-Amine Souef. The UN official made the re­ mark yesterday October 13, 2026 after an audience with the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Jo­ seph Dion Ngute. Speaking to reporters after the in- camera meeting, Mohamed El-Amine Souef said the audience was an op­ portunity to discuss a couple of is­ sues relating to peace and security, as well as sustainable development in the Central Africa sub region. Describing Cameroon as a bread basket and leader with the sub re­ gion, the visiting official said the country has constantly played a ma­ jor role in regional stability. “Came­ roon has played an important role when it comes to promoting stability on the continent, peace and security in many regions. I have been working with the African Union and the Uni­ ted Nations and I know the impor­ tant role Cameroon plays with re­ gards to regional stability,” Mohamed El-Amine Souef stated. He further explained that aspects of climate change, security in the lake Chad Basin and the Gulf of Gui­ nea, where there is the Kinshasa Convention as well as sustainable development came under discussion. Indeed, it should be noted that the Kinshasa Convention (Central African Convention for the Control of Small Arms ...