President Hage Geingob says security on the African continent remains a concern to all countries as it hampers economic growth. The Head of State said this during a meeting with the visiting Malian Prime Minister, Modibo Keita, at State House on Tuesday. Upon receiving a letter from Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Dr Geingob said tackling security threats in Mali cannot be left to that country alone, especially when external forces are involved. He said just like Namibia’s war of liberation was fought on different fronts, platforms such as the United Nations and the African Union remained crucial in advancing Mali’s case. The country is seeking Namibia’s help as a model for peace and democracy to take its plight to the international arena. President Geingob said the UN had a duty to listen and consider requests by member countries, while maintaining overall peace in the world. Speaking through an interpreter, Mali’s Prime Minister noted that while the two countries were implementing various bilateral agreements under the Joint Permanent Commission, his country was convinced that with strong support, security threats would be eliminated not only in Mali but on the entire continent. Mali borders Libya which has been involved in protracted sectarian wars.