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"Media and journalists can and must bring a vital contribution to the prevention of violent extremism"

A three-day seminar on "The role of journalists and the media in preventing violence, including violent extremism in West Africa and the Sahel", organized by the United Nations Office for West Africa And the Sahel (UNOWAS), in partnership with the United Nations Educat

12 Jun 2017

Speech of SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas - Investing in peace and the prevention of violence in the Sahel-Sahara

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, attended on 31 May in Ndjamena, Chad, the Second Regional Conversation for the prevention of violent extremism: "Investing in pe

31 May 2017

In The Gambia, “the beginning of a new era”

West Africa has witnessed a series of peaceful presidential and legislative elections, held in accordance with democratic standards and principles recognized by the African Union, ECOWAS and the United Nations.

07 Apr 2017

JOINT PRESS RELEASE OF ECOWAS - AU - UN ON THE SITUATION IN COTE D'IVOIRE

A joint high-level mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and the United Nations visited Côte d'Ivoire on 17 May 2017, in the context of mutinies. (Press release available in French)

18 May 2017

SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas participates in the third Pan African Forum on Migration in Kampala (Uganda)

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, participated in the third Pan African Forum on Migration which took place from 15 to 17 May 2017 in Kampala, Uganda.

17 May 2017

Mohamed Ibn Chambas meets with President Roch Marc Christian Kabore

In the framework of the mobilization of new "emergency measures" for the preservation of peace in Burkina Faso and in accordance with the decision of the Executive Committee, chaired by the Secretary-General, on 23 March 2017, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the Un

23 May 2017

A Consultative Forum to replace the UNISS Steering Committee

As part of the UNOWAS engagement to accelerate the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS), the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (

23 Jun 2017

Civilian Observer to the CNMC – Political and Rule of law

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel / Cameroon Nigeria Mixed Commission (UNOWAS/CNMC) is looking for a highly motivated, team player and result oriented person to serve as: Civilian Observer to the CNMC – Political and Rule of law

23 Jun 2017

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