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SRSG Ibn chambas: "Kofi Annan rose through the ranks to lead the United Nations into the 21st century with unparalleled dignity and determination"
Kofi Annan was an illustrious son of Ghana and Africa, but also an indefatigable citizen of the world. His roots have always remained, and will always remain proudly in Ghana. But the positive essence he had become, and the…
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UN Secretary-General's remarks at Funeral of Kofi Annan
The secretary-general --- Remarks at funeral of kofi annan Accra, Ghana, 13 September 2018 [As delivered] To Nane Annan and the Annan Family, To Kofi Annan’s larger family, starting with you, President Akufo-Addo and the…
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High level meeting of regional organisations on the Sahel - Opening Remarks SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas High level meeting of regional organisations on the Sahel Abuja, 18 September…
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High level meeting of regional organisations on the Sahel (FR)
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MOHAMED IBN CHAMBAS WELCOMES THE DECISION TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION PARTIES TO REVISE THE ELECTORAL CODE IN NIGER
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, welcomes the decision taken by the Government and opposition parties in…
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Climate Smart Agriculture and Renewable Energy initiatives aim to transform Sahel
On the occasion of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the United Nations, in partnership with the World Bank, the G5 Sahel and the Sahel-Alliance organized a high-level meeting on the…
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UNOWAS welcomes the launch of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission of The Gambia (TRRC)
Dakar, October 15 th, 2018- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, welcomes the launch on 15th October 2018 of…
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JOINT PRESS RELEASE - ECOWAS AND UNOWAS HIGH LEVEL SOLIDARITY MISSION TO NIGERIA
Press release by H.E. Dr. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou President of the ECOWAS COMMISSION And H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel Abuja…
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UN-World Bank Report “Pathways for Peace” - SRSG Chambas, Opening Speech
UN-World Bank Report “Pathway for Peace” Regional Dissemination Seminar, Dakar 1-2 November 2018 SRSG Chambas, Opening Speech Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Guests, Let me first warmly welcome you to…
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The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel calls on all stakeholders in Nigeria to make the 2019 elections a success in the interest of the country, the sub-region and the continent
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), M. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, today completed a two-week Pre-Election Mission to Nigeria. The objective of the…
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Opening Remarks by the SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas on the Open Day on Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent Resolutions on Women, Youth, Peace and Security
OPENING REMARKS BY THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL, MR. MOHAMED IBN CHAMBAS OPEN DAY ON SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1325 (2000) AND SUBSEQUENT RESOLUTIONS ON WOMEN, YOUTH…