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The Special Representative discusses with United Nations Resident Coordinators on the impact of COVID-19 in the sub-region
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, continues his meetings with Resident Coordinators of the United Nations…
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Coronavirus response in West Africa and the Sahel: Human rights must not be forgotten
Regional unity is the strength against the pandemic in West Africa and the Sahel. But be careful not to forget fundamental human rights. In the face of the unprecedented health crisis that is destabilizing the global economy…
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Message from the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the founding of ECOWAS
On the occasion of the 45 th anniversary of the founding of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), I wish, on behalf of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and indeed the United…
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UNOWAS encourages Ghanaians to ensure peaceful conduct of the voters’ registration exercise
As Ghana embarks on nationwide voters registration exercise today, in anticipation of the December 2020 general elections, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West…
People wearing protective masks are walking in Conakry, Guinea, on April 29, 2020. © HRW -2020
In the face of COVID-19, UNOWAS remains in solidarity with West Africa and the Sahel countries
As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in the sub-region, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS, was quickly mobilized to continue its work-and above all-to support the various governments in their…
Reaching communities in Chad with COVID-19 safety messages. Photo: Who Africa
“At WHO, we are working around-the-clock to support governments in leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic” Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Who regional Director for Africa
Can you tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic is progressing in Western Africa? The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to increase in West Africa. Of the 47 countries in the WHO African Region (which is mainly sub-Saharan Africa and…
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UNOWAS delegation meet with the President of Cabo Verde, Mr. Jorge Carlos Fonseca, 10 March 2016 in Praia
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Remarks to the press on parliamentary elections in Cabo Verde, by Mr. Ibn Chambas
Remarks to the Press By the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, M. Mohamed Ibn Chambas I have just concluded a three-day visit to Cabo Verde, during which I had…
Presidents of Nigeria, Benin, Chad, Mali and Togo at the Second Regional Security Summit, 14 May 2016 in Abuja
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Secretary-General's message to the Second Regional Security Summit [delivered by Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, SRSG UNOWAS
Your Excellency Mr. Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Your Excellency Mr. François Hollande, President of the Republic of France, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government of member states…
29th High-level Meeting of Heads of UN Missions in West Africa in Dakar
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29th High-level Meeting of Heads of UN Missions in West Africa
1. At the invitation of Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Heads of the…