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In Togo, Special Representative Simão calls on young people of the sub-region to contribute to peaceful elections
Dakar, 2 March 2024 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, undertook from 29 February to 2 March a working visit to Togo. The objective of the visit was to take part in the dialogue…
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In Yaoundé, SRSG Simão welcomes the commitment of Cameroon and Nigeria to finalize the demarcation process, reaffirms the support of the United Nations
Dakar, 07 March 2024 - In his capacity as Chairman of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC), the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a three-day visit to Yaoundé, Cameroon. The visit…
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Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, concludes his working and solidarity visit to Burkina Faso
Dakar, 09 March 2024 – Continuing his good offices efforts, 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 working and solidarity visit to Burkina Faso. During…
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SRSG Simão concludes a two-day visit to Moscow, calls for enhanced cooperation to help West African and Sahel countries consolidate peace, security, and development
Dakar, 20 March 2024 - 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 today a two-day working visit to the Russian Federation. In Moscow, the Special Representative was received in…
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Regional dialogue on national security and refugee protection
"Strengthening cooperation between States and partners, including the United Nations, particularly UNHCR, is essential to mobilize all energies in a better coordination of all actors". The Regional Dialogue on National Security and Refugee Protection was held in the Togolese capital, Lomé, on March…
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Special Representative Simão concludes his visit to Niger, reaffirms UN support
Dakar, March 29, 2024 - As part of his continuing good offices engagement , 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 concluded a four-day working visit to Niger. During his visit…
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In Banjul, SRSG Simão delivered a Message on behalf of the Secretary-General’s to the 15th Annual Islamic Summit Conference and reiterated United Nations’s support to the Gambian Authorities in their efforts in consolidating democratic gains
Dakar, 04 May 2024 - 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 today a three-day visit to The Gambia. The objective of the visit was to represent the United Nations Secretary…
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Special Representative concludes his visit to Mali, urges authorities to redouble efforts to maintain inclusive and constructive dialogue
Bamako, 21 May 2024 - 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, concluded today a five-day working visit to Mali. This visit is part of the UNOWAS's continued engagement to better…
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SRSG Simão concluded a five-day mission to Mauritania, stressed the importance of peaceful and inclusive Presidential elections to strengthening good governance and peace
Dakar, 01 June 2024- 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 five-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. As part of the good office activities of the…
Ms. Barrie Freeman, new Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on May 10, 2024, the appointment of Ms. Barrie Freeman of the United States as Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel. Ms. Freeman, who took office this Monday, June 11, 2024, brings to this position more than 30 years…
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Press Statement Following the Joint Assessment Mission of ECOWAS-AU-UN in Sierra Leone
The Joint Assessment Mission of the International Moral Guarantors of the Agreement for National Unity comprising the ECOWAS , AU and UNOWAS , concludes its four-day Mission in Sierra Leone today, 21 st June 2024. The Joint Assessment Mission was co-led by H.E. Fatoumata Tambajang, former Vice…
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Special Representative Simão met with President Alassane Ouattara
Dakar, 2 6 June 2024- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, was received yesterday in audience by the President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, H.E. Alassane Ouattara. The discussions focused…