Cameroon’s Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, received Interpol President Lucas Philippe at the Palais de l’Unité on October 19th. This visit marks Philippe’s first official trip to Africa. Representing President Paul Biya, Ngoh Ngoh welcomed the head of the international police organization and his delegation, led by Martin Mbarga Nguele, Delegate General for National Security of Cameroon. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Cameroon and Interpol, specifically addressing terrorism, organized crime, and transnational security threats. The meeting also covered topics like cybersecurity, technology, and regional security challenges in Central Africa. Philippe arrived in Cameroon on October 18th and also visited the regional Interpol office in Yaoundé, meeting with Colonel Michel Koua. He is currently participating in the 6th Ordinary Security Session of the Council of Police Chiefs of Central Africa, held at the Yaoundé Congress Palace until October 21st.