Mohamed Ibn Chambas commends a spirit of collaboration at the 46th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS
Abuja, 15 December, 2014 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Mohamed Ibn Chambas attended the 46th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Abuja, Nigeria on 15 December. At the opening ceremony, Mr. Chambas delivered a speech in which…
Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas strongly condemns the renewed waves of attacks in North Eastern Nigeria
Dakar, 18 December 2014- The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa (UNOWA) and High-Level Representative of the Secretary-General to Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas strongly condemns the renewed waves of attacks in Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria and the…
Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas strongly condemns the renewed waves of attacks in North Eastern Nigeria
Dakar, 18 December 2014- The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa (UNOWA) and High-Level Representative of the Secretary-General to Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas strongly condemns the renewed waves of attacks in Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria and the…
End of year message of the SRSG of the United Nations for West Africa to the Media
Dear journalists and Friends of the media, As 2014 is coming to an end, I would like, on behalf of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), to express my appreciation to each of you for your cooperation and support to the United Nations activities towards the consolidation of peace…
Ebola: The Head of UNOWA visits humanitarian corridor in Dakar
Dakar, 30 December 2014- On Tuesday 30 December, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), visited the facilities of the humanitarian corridor installed in a military air base in Dakar. Available in French…
Mr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas condemns the recent attempt to seize power in Gambia
Dakar, 02 January 2015- The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), Mr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, condemns the recent attempt to seize power through unconstitutional means in the Gambian’s capital…
Mohamed Ibn Chambas warns Security Council of ‘fragile political situation’ in West African countrie
New York, 08 January 2015 – West Africa’s political landscape remains delicate as nations across the region continue to grapple with insecurity, terrorist threats and tensions ahead of a busy election cycle, the United Nations senior official there told the Security Council this afternoon. Available…
Mohamed Ibn Chambas warns Security Council of ‘fragile political situation’ in West African countrie
West Africa’s political landscape remains delicate as nations across the region continue to grapple with insecurity, terrorist threats...
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SRSG Chambas welcomes the announcement of 11 Oct 2015 for the organization of elections in Burkina
Dakar, 23 January 2015- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, welcomes the announcement of the date of 11 October 2015 for the organization of presidential and legislative elections in Burkina Faso…
SRSG Chambas welcomes the announcement of 11 Oct 2015 for the organization of elections in Burkina
Dakar, 23 January 2015- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, welcomes the announcement of the date of 11 October 2015 for the organization of presidential and legislative elections in Burkina Faso…
24th AU Summit ends with strong call for women Empowerment in Africa
Addis Ababa, 31 January 2015 - The 24th Session of the Summit of the African Union has concluded in Addis Ababa today 31st January 2015, with a closing remarks from the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union, H.E Robert Mugabe who is also the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The AU…