African Unity but, more important, it poses a direct threat to regional and international security and especially to the security and independence of African States opposed to the apartheid regime and its odious racial policies. It is regrettable that, despite several appeals by the international community and by the General Assembly, they have been handicapped in taking enforcement action against South Africa. To our dismay, certain countries have continued to collaborate with South Africa in the development of technology, facilities and other related equipment. This contributes to the enhancement and fortification of apartheid .. '; policies. :.i' .. l ;, ,, MLG/ve A/C.l/40/PV.9 37 (Mr. Afande, Kenya) My delegation requests the Secretary-General of the United Nations to continue to render all necessary assistance which the Organization of African Unity may seek to ensure the implementation of the denuclearization of Africa, and also to follow closely South Africa's evolution in the nuclear field and to report thereon to the General Assembly. It is a matter of record that Kenya has always upheld the view that one of the practical approaches that could be taken to strengthen international peace and security is the establishment of zones of peace in various regions of the world. This year we have witnessed the endorsement of the draft treaty on the south Pacific nuclear-free zone by countries of that region. Kenya endorses this move and considers it as a positive development. In the interests of the promotion of peace, stability and co-operation in the Indian Ocean region, Kenya fully shares the view that the first step towards the establishment of a zone of peace in the Indian Ocean region is the convening of the long-awaited international conference. That conference would harmonize the interests and viewpoints of the littoral and hinterland States of the region, the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement by a Kenyan representative at the United Nations, discussing the threat posed by South Africa's apartheid regime to African and international security. The mention of denuclearization of Africa, zones of peace, and international conferences suggests a focus on global governance and international relations.

**Category**
International relations, Security