According to Abdou Abarry, the support of men and women who work in the media is critical to avoid "the episodes of violence which have marked elections in the past." Photo UNOCA/Samperode Mba Allogho
Gabon: The Head of UNOCA calls on journalists to contribute to a peaceful electoral process
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of UNOCA, Abdou Abarry, took part, on 3 August 2023, in Lambaréné, in the official opening ceremony of the capacity-building…
Gabon: The UN calls for a peaceful, inclusive and credible electoral process
Below, statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General “At the start of the electoral campaign for the presidential, legislative and municipal elections in Gabon scheduled for 26 August 2023, the United…
François Ndong Obiang presented the Head of UNOCA with a memorandum summarizing the concerns of the opposition grouped within the coalition “Alternance 2023,” which he chairs. Photo UNOCA/Norbert N. Ouendji
Gabon: UNOCA commends the willingness of the opposition to work towards peaceful elections
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Central Africa and Head of UNOCA, Mr. Abdou Abarry, received on Tuesday, 8 August 2023, at their request, the members of the Gabonese opposition…
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UNOWAS, UNOCA and UNODC support the Development of Action Plans for the Evaluation of the Code of Conduct and Architecture of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security
Dakar, 16 August 2023 – The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), the United Nations Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), supported the…
Peace is the main priority of the Gabonese notables and of the UN as well as of the representatives of the associations met by the Head of UNOCA. Photo UNOCA/Norbert N. Ouendji
Gabon - peaceful elections: Elders and civil society in step with the United Nations
A delegation from the Council of Notables and Dignitaries of the Nation (CNDN), led by its President, former minister Paul Malekou, exchanged on Monday, 21 August 2023 at UNOCA headquarters with the Special Representative of…
Gabon- General elections: The United Nations reiterates its call for a peaceful electoral process
Libreville, 25 August 2023 – On the eve of the 26 August 2023 general elections in Gabon, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of UNOCA, Abdou Abarry, and the entire UN System…
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Gabon- General elections: The United Nations reiterates its call for a peaceful electoral process
Libreville, 25 August 2023 – On the eve of the 26 August 2023 general elections in Gabon, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of UNOCA, Abdou Abarry, and the entire UN System…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Gabon
The Secretary-General is following the evolving situation in Gabon very closely. He notes with deep concern the announcement of the election results amidst reports of serious infringements of fundamental freedoms. He firmly…
For the Head of UNOCA, unconstitutional changes are a blatant violation of the values and legal instruments of sub-regional, regional and international organizations, including the United Nations. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe (archive)
Situation in Gabon: The UN for strong institutions that will consolidate democratic foundations
At the 4 th Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) devoted to the situation in Gabon, the Special Representative and Head of UNOCA, Abdou Abarry, pleaded for the establishment of…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNOCA, Abdou Abarry, shared the experience of Central Africa with his colleagues. Photos UNOWAS
West and Central Africa: Heads of UN reiterate the need to promote good governance to guarantee lasting stability
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, hosted, on 12 September 2023 in Dakar, Senegal, the 38 th meeting of…
Chad: A call to support an inclusive and peaceful return to constitutional order
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Abdou Abarry, took part, on 18 September 2023, in New York, in a high-level meeting on the…
Vacancy: Consultant: Maritime Security Project – Political Economy
The UN Regional Office for Central Africa is hiring a Consultant for political economy analysis on either A) illicit financial flow and/or B) other illicit activities at sea in the Gulf of Guinea (home-based desk review with…