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Enhancing the Freedom of Expression in West Africa and The Sahel
UNOWAS in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR-WARO) organized a regional exchange session on the theme: ‘Enhancing the freedom of expression, implications for the respect of human rights and…
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The Special Representative ANNADIF Welcomes the Resolve of the Government of Liberia to Strengthen National Reconciliation
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat ANNADIF, concluded a two-day visit to Liberia. This visit is part of his familiarization tour in the sub region following his appointment as the new Special…
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In Freetown, The Special Representative ANNADIF Reaffirmed the Commitment of the United Nations to Continue to Support Sierra Leone in Its tireless efforts to Consolidate National Reconciliation, Democracy And Development.
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 his visit to Sierra Leone. This visit was part of his familiarization tour in the sub region in his new capacity as of Special…
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In Abuja, The Special Representative ANNADIF Reaffirms the United Nations Commitment For A Privileged Partnership With ECOWAS.
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 met in Abuja, Nigeria, the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Jean Claude Kassi BROU. The…
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Visiting Guinea, SRSG ANNADIF Emphasizes the Importance of Safeguarding Guinea's Stability, Ensuring Citizen Security and Respect for the Rule of Law and Human Rights.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat ANNADIF, carried out today a one-day mission to Guinea. The objective of this mission was to listen to the assessment of political and diplomatic actors of the…
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SRSG ANNADIF Calls on Bissau-Guinean Actors to Continue their Mobilization in Favor of Dialogue, Peace Consolidation and Development
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, concluded today a two-day visit to Guinea-Bissau. The objective of this visit was to strengthen the commitment of UNOWAS and its partners to better…
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3rd Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum (LCBGF): ANNADIF Underlines the urgency of strengthening the links between the regional stabilization strategy for the Lake Chad basin and the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS)
The Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat ANNADIF, participated in the 3rd Forum of Governors of the Lake Chad Basin, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from October 4 to 5, 2021. The objective of this 3rd Forum was to…
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The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel Encourages National Stakeholders of The Gambia To Redouble Their Efforts Towards The Holding of Peaceful, Credible, and Inclusive Elections In December
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 Republic of The Gambia. The visit is part of the regular activities of UNOWAS to support The Gambia in…
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SRSG ANNADIF Calls On All Stakeholders In Sierra Leone To Take The Necessary Steps To Maintain An Inclusive Dialogue To Ensure Peaceful General Elections In 2023
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF paid a one-day visit to Sierra Leone today. This visit is part of the regular activities of UNOWAS to support stakeholders in their initiatives to…
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FIGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM: SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES LOUNCENY FALL AND MAHAMAT ANNADIF BEGIN A JOINT HIGH-LEVEL VISIT TO CAMEROON AND CHAD
As part of the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 2349 (2017), the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Central and for Africa for West Africa and the Sahel, François Louncény FALL and Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, will undertake from 18 to 22 October 2021, a joint…
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The Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Giovanie Biha, concludes an outreach mission to Guinea-Bissau in support of partnership and cooperation efforts towards peace and development
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Deputy Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Ms. Giovanie Biha, has concluded today a three-day visit to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The visit focuses on familiarization and outreach within the…
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LAKE CHAD BASIN - SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES FALL AND ANNADIF CONCLUDE A FIVE-DAY VISIT TO CAMEROON AND CHAD
Mr. François Louncény FALL, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and Mr. Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)…