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Annadif Khatir Mahamat Saleh, New Special Representative
Mr. Annadif Khatir Mahamat Saleh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel United Nations Secretary- General António Guterres announced on 26 March the appointment of Annadif Khatir Mahamat Saleh of Chad as his new Special…

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The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, meets President Macky SALL
The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, meets President Macky SALL, renews United Nations commitment to an active partnership The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)…

General Assembly of the Cabo Verdean chapter of the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security
The United Nations system in Cabo Verde and UNOWAS support the holding of the General Assembly of the Cabo Verdean chapter of the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel The United Nations system in Cabo Verde and the United Nations Office for West Africa and…

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Together to reinventing a better future for Sahel populations
The G5 Sahel and the United Nations are committed to strengthening their partnership and the implementation of joint projects Press release in French

youth training workshop for prevention and conflict management
UNOWAS supports the organization of youth reflection and training workshop for prevention and conflict management, peace and strengthening of social cohesion in Burkina Faso As part of its activities, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has provided financial and…

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Visit of SRSG Mahamat ANNADIF in Ghana
Starting his familiarization tour of West Africa, the Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat ANNADIF, has arrived in Ghana. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF…

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SRSG ANNADIF visit to Guinea-Bissau
Mahamat ANNADIF reaffirms the mobilization of the United Nations to support Guinea-Bissau in its efforts to consolidate democratic institutions As part of his West African tour, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel…

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The United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel condemns terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Solhan, Burkina Faso
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, condemns the despicable terrorist attack perpetrated on Friday night against innocent civilians in Solhan, Yagha province, in the north of the…

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The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel concludes his visit to Guinea
Continuing his West African tour, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, today concluded a two-day visit to the Republic of Guinea. During his visit, Mr. ANNADIF was received in audience…

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In Banjul, SRSG ANNADIF reaffirms the UN commitment to support the Gambians in their efforts towards shaping a prosperous future
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF has concluded today a two-day visit to The Gambia. This visit is part of his familiarization tour in the sub region in his new capacity as of…

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Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel welcomes democratic progress in Cabo Verde and renews United Nations support
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat ANNADIF, concluded today a two-day visit to Cabo Verde. This visit is part of his familiarization tour with the authorities in the sub region, in his new capacity…

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In Partnership with IOM, UNFCCC and UNEP, UNOWAS Launches UN Regional Working Group on Climate Change, Environment, Security and Development in West Africa
On Thursday 10 June, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), in partnership with the West and Central Africa Office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Regional Collaboration Centre of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)…