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Communiqué adopted at the sixth Extraordinary Meeting of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission established pursuant to the Geneva joint communiqué of 15 November 2002
Yaounde, on 27 June 2024 - The Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission established pursuant to the Joint Communiqué adopted at the Summit which took place in Geneva on 15 November 2002 between His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon and His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, then…
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In partnership with UNOWAS, the Annual Conference of the West African Bar Association concludes its work In Cotonou
Dakar, 28 June 2024 - The annual conference of the West African Bar Association (WABA) concluded yesterday in Cotonou, Benin. Organized from June 25 to 27 in partnership with the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), the objective of the conference was to adopt the statutes…
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On the eve of the presidential election, SRSG Simão calls on Mauritanians to exercise their right to vote in a peaceful and participatory manner
Dakar, 28 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, arrived today in Nouakchott, Mauritania, for a three-day visit. The visit is part of the United Nations' ongoing commitment…
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SRSG Simão Concluded A Pre-electoral Mission To Ghana, Called For Peaceful, Transparent, Credible And Inclusive Elections In December 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 pre-electoral visit to Ghana. The objective of this visit was to engage with authorities and other stakeholders on the…
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At the United Nations Security Council, Special Representative Simão pledges to continue working with regional and international partners to consolidate peace, security and democracy in West Africa and the Sahel
Dakar, 12 July 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, presented, today, to the United Nations Security Council, the latest report of the Secretary-General on the activities of…
SRSG Simão at the ECOWAS 65th Ordinary Session: “the United Nations will continue to support national and regional efforts to ensure peace and stability, enhance democracy and good governance including through inclusive political processes, and socio-econ
Dakar, 8 July 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, participated yesterday in the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, held in Abuja…
SRSG Simão at the ECOWAS 65th Ordinary Session:
“The United Nations will continue to support national and regional efforts to ensure peace and stability, enhance democracy and good governance including through inclusive political processes, and socio-economic development, with emphasis on economic empowerment for women and youth” Dakar, 8 July…
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The Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão commends Ghana for the adoption of the Affirmative Action Bill
Dakar, 31 July 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, welcomes the adoption yesterday of the Affirmative Action Bill by the Parliament of Ghana. “The adoption of the of the…
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In Ghana, Special Representative Simão calls on all stakeholders to strengthen their resolve and commitment to peaceful elections
Dakar, 01 August 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 three-day visit to Ghana. He participated in the stakeholder forum that took place on 30 July in…
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Capacity Building Workshop For Women Leaders, For a Better Involvement In Conflict Prevention, Mediation, Peace And Security Missions In West Africa And The Sahel
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) in partnership with UNWOMEN, organized form 10 to 12 September in Somone, Senegal, a three-day capacity building workshop for West Africa and Sahel Women's Rapid Response Team, women leaders and representatives of women's networks of…
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The Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão concludes his visit to Liberia
As part of his continued regional 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, concluded today a two-day visit to Liberia. During his visit, the Special Representative was received…
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Special Representative Simão Concludes Visit to Togo, Encourages All Actors to Continue Their Commitment to Peace and Prosperity
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 concluded a two-day visit to Togo. During his visit, the Special Representative was received in audience by H.E. Faure Gnassingbé…