Question NW2126 to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
27 June 2018 - NW2126
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(1)What are the details of the Government’s official position on the anglo-francophone conflict in the southern parts of the Republic of Cameroon; (2) whether her department (a) has previously and/or (b) is currently engaged in any efforts to mediate the conflict; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of all efforts, interventions and/or support undertaken by the country to mediate the conflict through (i) unilateral, (ii) bilateral and/or (iii) multilateral forums that it participates in?
Reply:
(1) The Anglo-Francophone tension in certain parts of Cameroon is a domestic matter, and as such must be resolved by the people of Cameroon through the country’s legal and constitutional remedies.
(2) (a) & (b) No.
(i) (ii) (iii) South Africa has not been requested to assist in mediation in the current tension.