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Oye Mba

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1998-02-05
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1998-09-24
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  1. “All of these political actions cannot alone guarantee durable peace and security in Africa if they are not accompanied by steps in favour of economic and social development, because poverty, misery and despair are often the real cause behind the turmoil that we see breaking out in various places. That is why my delegation believes in the need for coordination between the various bodies of the United Nations and the international financial institutions in order to give a comprehensive response to the Secretary- General's important report. In conclusion, I would like to express the hope that, beyond mere declarations of intent, the ideas that emerge from our debates in the ad hoc working group and the Security Council will lead to concrete and timely decisions and actions.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  2. “Need I stress that the holding of that summit in Libreville, in the wake of so many other round tables, talks, mediation efforts and peace negotiations, is the result of the relations of trust and friendship that President Bongo and Gabon have always tried to maintain with all of our neighbours. Far from constituting any kind of competition, these initiatives seek rather to complement the many efforts being made jointly in the area of conflict prevention, management and settlement by the United Nations and the OAU, as well as by the subregional organizations.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  3. “That body would be responsible for dealing with questions of common interest with the aim of reinforcing confidence- building measures and subregional peace. It would also act as a mechanism for dialogue and for the promotion of values relevant to the democratic experiences of Central Africa. While this special meeting of the Security Council is taking place, a special summit of heads of State of Central Africa is meeting with President Bongo in Libreville to seek a peaceful solution to recent crises and conflicts besetting our subregion, in particular the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  4. “A number of partners of countries from our subregion also expressed their interest in this idea. Finally, for the first time in the annals of the Committee, from 18 to 21 May 1998 we held, in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, a conference on the problem of the relationship between democratic institutions and peace in Central Africa. That meeting brought together within a single forum members of Governments, representatives of opposition parties, senior police officers, representatives of civil society and experts on questions of political freedom, freedom of the press and human rights. At the end of that conference, the participants recommended, inter alia, the establishment of a subregional parliament in Central Africa.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  5. “Gabon, for its part, is currently making every effort to establish the logistical conditions that will make it possible for this future early warning mechanism to have its headquarters in Libreville. But to bring this project to fulfilment we still need the full assistance of the international community. In order to create unity and make their armies operational for future peacekeeping missions, the member States of the Committee have decided to organize joint military exercises to simulate peacekeeping activities. Accordingly, a delegation of representatives of the member States of the Committee, led by Gabon's Minister of Defence, was received in June, here in New York, by Secretary-General Kofi Arman. He assured them that the United Nations would provide assistance for implementation of this plan.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  6. “At that time, we reiterated the imperative need for the speedy establishment of this structure, pursuant to the decision taken by the heads of State and Government of Central Africa. As current Chairman of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, I welcome the fact that this idea is now enjoying the support and favourable attention of the international community. On behalf of our 11 member countries, I wish to express solemn thanks to the countries and other donors that have contributed to the special fund set up in that respect, especially Japan, the United States of America, Germany, the United Nations and the OAU.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  7. “Such action, to my mind, should, inter alia, be aimed at strengthening arms embargoes; stemming illicit flows of small arms; resolving the question of transnational populations; supporting countries that receive massive flows of refugees; strengthening African capacity for peacekeeping; and coordination between the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity and African regional organizations in the area of conflict prevention and the maintenance of peace. On the subject of prevention, I welcome the reflection of that concern in resolution 1197 (1998), adopted by the Security Council on 18 September 1998. Concerning Central Africa, the Ministers of Defence and the Interior, meeting in Libreville from 28 to 30 April 1998, reconsidered the idea of an early warning mechanism as an instrument for crisis and conflict prevention.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  8. “It also has the merit of formulating some action-oriented recommendations. Here I wish to pay tribute to our Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Arman, who has shown himself worthy of the confidence placed in him by the international community, and in particular by his continent. My country, as the Council knows, chairs the ad hoc working group established by the Security Council. Thus, I welcome the positive reactions to the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report. I venture to hope that the results of these deliberations, some of which have already been adopted by the Security Council in the form of resolutions and presidential statements, will mark an important advance towards concrete action.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  9. “A year ago, on 25 September 1997, the Security Council, on the initiative of the delegation of the United States of America, which at the time occupied the presidency of the Council, met in this Chamber at the level of Foreign Ministers to consider the appropriateness of concerted international action to promote peace and security in Africa. That welcome new initiative arose from the Security Council's interest in Africa, which, given its situation, requires more than ever before the support of the entire international community to meet the challenges it is facing. The Secretary-General's thorough and very accurate report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa provides an objective analysis of the situation.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  10. “Mr. Oye Mba (Gabon) (interpretation from French): First, I would like to say how delighted I am that this special meeting of the Security Council on Africa is taking place under your presidency, Madam. Your country, Sweden, has always shown great interest and particular sensitivity to the problems of third world countries in general, and particularly those of Africa. Secondly, I would like to say that I fully associate myself with the statement just made on behalf of Africa by the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), Mr. Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  11. “What we must bear in mind is the need to avoid another tragedy brought about by the international community's absence from a crisis situation in Africa. That is why I must take this opportunity to reiterate the appeal addressed to the Security Council by President Bongo that it complete its task of maintaining and consolidating peace in the Central African Republic. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.20 pm.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  12. “Kofi Annan, in his report of 23 January 1998. By taking such a step the Council would be contributing effectively to preventing the resurgence in the Central African Republic of new conflicts, the effects of which would seriously threaten the already fragile peace of the whole Central African subregion. I cannot conclude my statement without expressing the deep concern of the Government of Gabon at the possibility of any further procrastination by the Security Council regarding the deployment of a peacekeeping operation in Africa. In the present case, we feel that there is no real justification for such an attitude. It seems to me that all the conditions are in place for a smooth transition from MISAB to any operation to be established in the future.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  13. “I am also pleased to pay tribute here to the sacrifices made by the African countries - Burkina Faso, Senegal, Chad, Togo, Mali and Gabon - that are participating in MISAB. I also pay tribute to the assistance provided by the United Nations Development Programme. And I am also pleased to praise the commitment shown by all of the partners, especially France, whose logistical and financial contribution to MISAB has allowed it to carry out its mandate. At a time when the composition and the resources of MISAB will be undergoing significant changes due to the announced withdrawal of France, I believe it is reasonable for the international community to demonstrate its solidarity with the Central African people, in particular by the timely deployment of a peacekeeping operation, as rightly recommended by the Secretary-General, Mr.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  14. “The President of the Gabonese Republic, El Hadj Omar Bongo, in his capacity as Chairman of the International Mediation Committee for the crisis in the Central African Republic, has conveyed to the Security Council, in the letter he addressed to its President, the urgent need to take all possible steps to prevent the situation in the Central African Republic from deteriorating once again, for lack of appropriate assistance. I am most gratified that the resolution we have just adopted reflects that concern. In this regard, I would like to underscore the prominent role played by MISAB in the Central African Republic's political stabilization - though we must realize that it is not yet absolutely assured.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  15. “I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1998/ 102. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1152 (1998). I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon. The Council, in adopting this resolution that extends the mandate of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB), has just taken an important decision.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  16. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Central African Republic, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Kpongo (Central African Republic) took a seat at the Council table.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  17. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/1998/86, letter dated 30 January 1998 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1998/88, letter dated 28 January 1998 from the President of the Central African Republic addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/ 1998/97, letter dated 4 February 1998 from the President of the Republic of Gabon addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  18. “The situation in the Central African Republic Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 1136 (1997) concerning the situation in the Central African Republic (S/1998/61) The President (interpretation from French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 1136 (1997) concerning the situation in the Central African Republic, document S/1998/61. Members of the Council also have before them document S/l998/102, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

  19. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Mr. Alain Dejammet, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of January. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing my sincere appreciation to Ambassador Dejammet for the great diplomatic skill with which he guided the work of the Council last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source