UNOWAS
United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel

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Open Day on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions on women, peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel
The President of Guinea-Bissau and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General exchange views with women and youth on their contribution to peace and security in the subregion Bissau, 23 November 2021 – H.E. Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, and Mahamat…
Visit of SRSG Mahamat ANNADIF in Ghana
Starting his familiarization tour of West Africa, the Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat ANNADIF, has arrived in Ghana. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF…
SRSG Chambas condemns the terrorist attack in Tillabery
The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel Condemns The Terrorist Attack on Civilians in Tillabéry Region, Western Niger 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…
The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel visits The Gambia
The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel Urges the Gambians to Build Consensus Ahead of December Elections 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 three…
Joint communique of the ECOWAS Commission and the UN on violence in Niger
Joint communiqué of the ECOWAS Commission and the United Nations (UN) on violence that occured following the announcement of the second-round provisional results of the presidential election in Niger ECOWAS and the United Nations take note of the announcement by Niger's National Independent…
The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel commends the people of Ghana on the general elections and urges all parties to address election-related disputes through legal channels
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, joins the various elections observation missions in commending Ghanaians for once again exhibiting their democratic credentials by turning out…