ZAMBIA Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele says the Great Lakes Region continues to face complex security challenges despite existing peace mechanisms. Meanwhile, Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Hamaundu has called on Chiefs of Defence Forces to strengthen cooperation, information-sharing and regional mechanisms to tackle both existing and emerging threats facing the Great Lakes Region. Speaking during the official opening of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, Wednesday, Lt Gen Zyeele said the persistent threats served as a reminder that the pursuit of peace, stability and development was a continuous endeavour requiring collective effort. “The ICGLR remains one of the most important mechanisms for promoting peace, security, stability and cooperation among its Member States. Through the Pact...