Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the U.N Office for West Africa
The UN Security Council has discussed the overall situation in West Africa, including the Sahara Sahel region, late July. The threats to security and the linkages between the criminal economy and armed violence in the region, including terrorism, were noted.
Centre 4 S activities will be centered on the following priority areas: o issues of defense and security; o violence and terrorism; o competition for oil, gas and uranium; o irregular migrations within and outside of the region; o trafficking in humans, cigarettes, drugs, etc.; o protection and renewable energies. These priority areas will be the focus for research, study, and
To ensure a high level of expertise in the areas of interest to Centre 4 S, the organization will reach out regionally and internationally to governments, inter-governmental organizations, civil society actors, universities and the private sector. When the need arises Centre 4 S will seek the contribution of eminent personalities well versed in the issues
Ahmedou Ould-Abdallahaouldabdallah@aol.com December 2010 Mr. Ould-Abdallah is the president of the Center for Strategy and Security in the Sahel Sahara (Centre4s). Previously, Mr. Ould-Abdallah was mediating in-residence for the Department of Political Affairs at the United Nations.Before that, he was Special Representative UN Secretary-General for Somalia. From 2003-2007, Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah was jointly Special Representative of
During an initial transition period of 12 to 18 months, Centre 4 S will be directed by a President. The President will be assisted by a Secretariat consisting of an Executive Administrator, responsible for the daily management of the Centre, and an Administrator, responsible for finance issues. National and regional experts will assist the President
