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Message from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel Leonardo Santos Simão The people of West Africa and the Sahel deserve to live in peace and prosperity. It’s…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a two-day visit to Benin. During his visit, Mr…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterday concluded a two-day visit to Togo. During his visit, the…

As part of his continued regional engagement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a two-day…

“The United Nations will continue to support national and regional efforts to ensure peace and stability, enhance democracy and good governance including through inclusive political processes, and socio-economic development…

Dakar, 8 July 2024- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, participated yesterday in the 65th Ordinary Session…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on May 10, 2024, the appointment of Ms. Barrie Freeman of the United States as Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel. Ms. Freeman, who took…

"Strengthening cooperation between States and partners, including the United Nations, particularly UNHCR, is essential to mobilize all energies in a better coordination of all actors". The Regional Dialogue on National…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yester day presented to the United Nations Security Council the latest…

On December 4, 2023, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, engaged in a regional dialogue with young women and men from West African and…

In line with its strategic objective to support regional efforts to enhance democratic governance, the respect for the rule of law and human rights, UNOWAS hosted on 20 November, a Virtual Seminar of the West African Bar…

How does your country’s border define you? Your nationality, the laws you abide by, the land your property resides on? For many, these exist as fundamental certainties. Yet for families living along the Cameroonian/Nigerian…