Gabon pushes for stronger intelligence sharing at un police summit
Gabon has reaffirmed its commitment to international security cooperation at the 5th United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS), held on July 8 and 9 in New York. Representing the country, the Minister of Interior, Security and Decentralization, Adrien Nguema Mba, emphasized the urgent need for real-time intelligence sharing and joint data collection to tackle transnational threats. Joined by the National Police Forces Commander-in-Chief, General Serge Hervé Ngoma, he highlighted the critical role of collective action in combating organized crime, terrorism, and cross-border criminal networks.
Strengthening cross-border security through intelligence collaboration
During discussions on the links between conflicts, insecurity, and transnational crime, the Gabonese minister stressed that today’s security challenges demand closer collaboration between police services. He argued that rapid information exchange is now a vital tool for predicting threats, coordinating responses, and enhancing national security frameworks. Gabon aims to position itself at the forefront of regional and global partnerships dedicated to fighting crime.
Gabon’s existing security alliances and new initiatives
At the summit, Adrien Nguema Mba showcased Gabon’s long-standing involvement in police cooperation. The country has been a member of the Central African Police Chiefs Committee (CCPAC) since 1997 and actively participates in CEMAC’s police cooperation mechanisms as well as Interpol’s secure I-24/7 communication system. Most recently, Libreville has forged key agreements with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the World Customs Organization, and Interpol to bolster efforts against illicit trafficking and organized crime.
Gabon’s delegation also advocated for a more agile, specialized model of UN police support, rooted in national ownership. For Gabonese authorities, global security now relies on stronger partnerships, smarter intelligence flows, and operational cooperation capable of meeting 21st-century security challenges.
