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The SRSG Chambas conclude a visit in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso (FR)

UNOWAS and CODESRIA organize a meeting on the relationship between money, security and governance in Africa

"Money, security and democratic governance in Africa".

13 Sep 2017

Mohamed Ibn Chambas undertakes a solidary visit to Freetown

The Special Representative of the Secretary General carried out a solidarity visit to Freetown, Sierra Leone from august 23 to 25, following the mudslide that claimed 494 lives and the disappearance of hundreds of people.

28 Aug 2017

Séminaire sur « Les leçons apprises des élections de 2015-2016 en Afrique de l’Ouest ». Le 25 - 26 Juillet 2017 à Conakry, Guinée.

An exchange seminar on lessons learned from 2015-2016 elections in West Africa

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division (DAE) of the Department of Political Affairs, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Organized, from 25 to 26 July 2017 in Conakry, Guinea, a seminar on "The lessons learn

31 Jul 2017

The SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire, 19 July 2017 in Abidjan.

Mohamed Ibn Chambas concludes his visit to Côte d'Ivoire

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, concluded today a two-day visit to Abidjan, where he held a series of meetings with the authorities of the country, representatives of the United

20 Jul 2017

SRSG Mohammed Ibn Chambas briefs the Security Council on the situation of West Africa region and the Sahel. 13 July 2017 - United Nations, New York.

”Traditional and new drivers of insecurity are hampering efforts for developpement in West Africa and the Sahel”

West Africa and the Sahel have recently witnessed positive progress in democratic consolidation. However the security situation remains of a great concern.

14 Jul 2017

UNOWAS and CODESRIA organize a meeting on the relationship between money, security and governance in Africa

"Money, security and democratic governance in Africa".

13 Sep 2017

Launch of the Security Sector Reform process in The Gambia

Your Excellency, President of the Republic of The Gambia,

Honourable Ministers,

Members of the Diplomatic Corps

Distinguished Guests,

12 Sep 2017

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Security Council: Peace consolidation in West Africa and the Sahel - Security Council, 8002nd meeting

Peace consolidation in West Africa and the Sahel - Security Council, 8002nd meeting

13 Jul 2017 - Peace consolidation in West Africa and the Sahel.
Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (S/2017/563 )