16 Feb 2019 -
We, the Heads of the international election observation missions and the United Nations present in Nigeria, have taken note of the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the 2019 general elections due to logistical and operational challenges.
15 Feb 2019 - On the eve of presidential and parliamentary elections in Nigeria, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, commends Nigerians for a pre-election period that has been largely, peaceful and participatory. He encourages all Nigerians to continue to maintain calm and to exercise patience and restraint throughout the voting process and the announcement of the final results.
13 Feb 2019 -
Dakar, 12 February 2019- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, condemns the violence occurred yesterday in Tambacounda, in the east of Senegal, which, according to local authorities, has caused the death of two people and several others were injured.
11 Feb 2019 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel concludes his visit to campaign offices, hails the commitment of the five candidates and their supporters to ensure peaceful and participatory elections
01 Feb 2019 - 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 on Thursday 31 January a two-week pre-electoral mission to Nigeria.
20 Dec 2018 - Dakar, 20 décembre 2018- Le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général et Chef du Bureau des Nations Unies pour le Sahel et l’Afrique de l’Ouest (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, a conclu aujourd’hui une visite de trois jours à Conakry, capitale de la Guinée.
03 Dec 2018 - At the invitation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Heads of the United Nations Missions in West Africa held their 33rd High-level Meeting on 3 December 2018 in Dakar, Senegal.
26 Nov 2018 - Praia, Cabo-Verde, 26 November 2018- The President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, Mr. Jorge Carlos Fonseca and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr.
23 Nov 2018 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), M. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, today completed a two-week Pre-Election Mission to Nigeria. The objective of the mission which took place was from 11 to 23 November, was to sustain United Nations’ efforts to support peaceful, free, fair and credible elections in February and March 2019, with particular focus on hotspots States.
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15 Feb 2019 - On the eve of presidential and parliamentary elections in Nigeria, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, commends Nigerians for a pre-election period that has been largely, peaceful and participatory. He encourages all Nigerians to continue to maintain calm and to exercise patience and restraint throughout the voting process and the announcement of the final results.
13 Feb 2019 - Dakar, 12 February 2019- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, condemns the violence occurred yesterday in Tambacounda, in the east of Senegal, which, according to local authorities, has caused the death of two people and several others were injured.
11 Feb 2019 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel concludes his visit to campaign offices, hails the commitment of the five candidates and their supporters to ensure peaceful and participatory elections
01 Feb 2019 - 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 on Thursday 31 January a two-week pre-electoral mission to Nigeria.
20 Dec 2018 - Dakar, 20 décembre 2018- Le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général et Chef du Bureau des Nations Unies pour le Sahel et l’Afrique de l’Ouest (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, a conclu aujourd’hui une visite de trois jours à Conakry, capitale de la Guinée.
17 Dec 2018 - JOINT COMMUNIQUE UNOWAS AND ECOWAS ORGANIZE THE FIRST ANNUAL REGIONAL YOUTH FORUM FOR PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL
03 Dec 2018 - At the invitation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Heads of the United Nations Missions in West Africa held their 33rd High-level Meeting on 3 December 2018 in Dakar, Senegal.
26 Nov 2018 - Praia, Cabo-Verde, 26 November 2018- The President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, Mr. Jorge Carlos Fonseca and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr.
23 Nov 2018 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), M. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, today completed a two-week Pre-Election Mission to Nigeria. The objective of the mission which took place was from 11 to 23 November, was to sustain United Nations’ efforts to support peaceful, free, fair and credible elections in February and March 2019, with particular focus on hotspots States.