The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States are meeting in Gabon, which has held the rotating presidency since February. On the agenda of the 11 Member States, the organisation’s finances, the regional integration process, institutional reforms. But obviously the security situation of certain countries must be discussed.
Security issues will be prominent, particularly in eastern DRC and the conflict between the M23 and the army. ” We want a narrative change. ECCAS is too often neutral. We expect her to be more active in her statements and actions. “Said Giscard Kusema, deputy director of the Congolese presidential press.
The summit should also seek to support countries hosting refugees from war-torn Sudan. “ When the neighbor’s house is on fire, you must not look away. What affects others, affects the whole community “, explains Placide Olouba. The Gabonese, deputy commissioner for regional integration, indicates that financial aid is being considered, in any case gestures have been announced.
As for Chad, we are still awaiting the result of the ECCAS investigation into the violence of October 20, but “ the summit should not make a statement on this issue “says a diplomatic source. Finally, the CAR should plead for a lifting of the arms embargo. ” Possible that the organization supports this request “, Confides a diplomat, in any case the camera of the heads of state could address the question.
Other files that have been delayed because of the Covid will also be on the table. In particular the reforms of the institution, the improvement of the legal framework, financing, etc. ” All this should allow each body to fully exercise its missions and the organization to be more efficient. », says Placide Olouba.