Côte d’Ivoire: Security Council calls for formation of an all-inclusive Government
13 April 2011 -- The Security Council today encouraged the President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, to form an all-inclusive, broad-based Government now that he is assuming his responsibilities as head of State…
Côte d’Ivoire: Ban warns against retribution towards Gbagbo’s supporters
12 April 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged Côte d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara to ensure that there is no retaliation against supporters of his predecessor Laurent Gbagbo, who surrendered yesterday after…
Ex-leader of Côte d'Ivoire surrenders as UN pledges to help restore rule of law
11 April 2011 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire today confirmed the surrender of the country's former president Laurent Gbagbo to forces loyal to President Alassane Ouattara, as Secretary-General Ban…
UN human rights team finds over 100 bodies over past day in Côte d’Ivoire
8 April 2011 – The United Nations human rights office said today that its investigators have found more than 100 bodies over the past 24 hours in three different towns in strife-torn Côte d'Ivoire, with some of them appearing…
Continued support vital as Liberia prepares for polls, handles refugee influx – UN envoy
16 March 2011 – Liberia has made important progress over the past eight years in emerging from conflict but will need continued international attention, especially given the upcoming general elections and the recent influx of…
Conakry Regional Round Table on 1325
Conakry, 15 April 2011 - The Regional Partners Round Table on the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions 1325 and 1820 on Women Peace and Security took place in Conakry on 15 April 2011 as a follow-up to the Dakar…
Conakry Regional Round Table on 1325
Conakry, 15 April 2011 -The Regional Partners Round Table on the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions 1325 and 1820 on Women Peace and Security took place in Conakry on 15 April 2011 as a follow-up to the Dakar…
Regional conference on “elections and stability in west Africa"
Praia, 20 May 2011 - A regional conference on "Elections and stability in West Africa was held from 18 to 20 May 2011 in Praia, Cape Verde. This conference aimed at analyzing the impact of electoral processes on the stability…
Regional conference on “elections and stability in west Africa”
Praia, 20 May 2011 - A regional conference on "Elections and stability in West Africa was held from 18 to 20 May 2011 in Praia, Cape Verde. This conference aimed at analyzing the impact of electoral processes on the stability…
Twenty first high-level meeting of Heads of UN Peace Missions in West Africa
Dakar, 28 May 2011 - Representatives of the United Nations (UN) peace missions in West Africa held their twenty-first high-level consultation in Dakar in order to facilitate the coordination of the action of the UN promoting…
Press Release on the Visit of Said Djinnit to Niger
Niamey, 17 June, 2011 - As part of a tour in the Sahel countries, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, visited Niger on 17 June. During his stay in Niamey, the Special…
Press Release on the Visit of Said Djinnit to Niger
Niamey, 17 June, 2011 - As part of a tour in the Sahel countries, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, visited Niger on 17 June. During his stay in Niamey, the Special…