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In Nigeria, ANNADIF encourages all actors to remain mobilized to consolidate peace and development
The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel condemns the attack against the...
ANNADIF : The multidimensional crisis in Burkina Faso could further worsen if appropriate and...
Sahel should be seen as region of ‘opportunity’ despite ‘multiple crises’
UNOWAS and its partners call for concrete action to tackle the challenges of climate change
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, visits Senegal, Niger, and Nigeria
Special Representative ANNADIF concludes a two-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire
The Special Representative ANNADIF Offers Condolences Following Tragic Oil Refinery Explosion in...
In Burkina Faso, ANNADIF calls on transitional authorities to find a consensual solution with...
Regional Conference on climate change, peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel

In Nigeria, ANNADIF encourages all actors to remain mobilized to consolidate peace and development

Dakar, 28 June 2022 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, concluded today a two-day

28 Jun 2022

The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel condemns the attack against the populations of Seytenga, Burkina Faso

Dakar, 13 June 2022 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF learnt with d

13 Jun 2022

ANNADIF : The multidimensional crisis in Burkina Faso could further worsen if appropriate and effective measures are not swiftly put in place

Dakar, 03 June 2022- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, con

03 Jun 2022

Sahel should be seen as region of ‘opportunity’ despite ‘multiple crises’

The Sahel is a vast under-populated region stretching across Africa from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in the east, an area which is being destabilized by terrorism-related conflict, the effects of climate change and a lack of development.

31 May 2022

UNOWAS and its partners call for concrete action to tackle the challenges of climate change

In response to the UN Security Council’s request to address the impact of climate change on peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS has launched a series of initiatives, including the regional conference on climate change, peace and security held in Dakar on Apri

10 May 2022

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, visits Senegal, Niger, and Nigeria

The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, will accompany the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, who will begin today a Ramadan solidarity visit to Senegal, Niger and Nigeria.

30 Apr 2022

Special Representative ANNADIF concludes a two-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire

Dakar, 28 April 2022 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat ANNADIF, today concluded a two-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire.

28 Apr 2022