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Special Representative Leonardo Simão calls for strengthened partnership with Guinea-Bissau
Dakar, 16 June 2023 - Following his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, today began his…
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At the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters, SRSG Simão called for a reinforced partnership to address the multiple challenges facing West Africa region.
Dakar, 20 June 2023 - As part of his familiarization tour in the sub region, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo…
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In Côte d'Ivoire, Special Representative Simão renews United Nations support for the Government and people of Côte d'Ivoire
Dakar, June 21, 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterday completed a one-day visit to Côte d…
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In Ouagadougou, Special Representative Simão reaffirms United Nations support for Burkina Faso
Dakar, 23 June 2023 - Continuing his tour of the sub-region, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterday…
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On the eve of the general elections In Sierra Leone, SRSG Simaõ calls on all parties to uphold their commitment for peaceful, transparent and credible elections
Dakar, 23 June 2023 - On the eve of the general elections in Sierra Leone, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos…
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The Special Representative Simão concludes a three-day visit to Sierra Leone, urges all political actors to maintain a peaceful atmosphere during the announcement of the results
Dakar, 26 June 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a three-day visit to Sierra…
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The Special Representative Simão concludes a two-day visit to Niger, reiterates the continued support of the United Nations
Dakar, 26 June 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded a two-day visit to Niger. The visit was…
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Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão, meets President Macky SALL, salutes the exemplary partnership between Senegal and the UN
Dakar, 08 July 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, was received in audience by the President of the…
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At ECOWAS Summit, Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão calls for concerted efforts to address challenges
Dakar, July 09, 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, today took part in the 63 rd Ordinary Summit of…
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In Cabo Verde, Special Representative Simão hails progress in strengthening democracy and good governance, reaffirms UN support
Dakar, 15 July 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterday concluded a two-day visit to Cabo…
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In Cabo Verde, Young people from West Africa and the Sahel plead for quality education and decent employment
Mindelo (São Vicente), 15 July 2023 - The 3rd Annual West Africa and Sahel Youth Forum on the theme: "Empowering young women and men through quality education, decent work and innovative solutions to make conflict prevention…
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Special Representative Simão concludes visit to Conakry, encourages Guineans to spare no effort in consolidating peace, democracy and development
Dakar, July 1 9, 2023 - Pursuing his regional familiarization tour following his appointment as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, the Special Representative of the…