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Special Representative Simão Concludes His Visit to Benin, He Highlights the Importance for Countries of the Sub-Region to Act Together to Curb Insecurity

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

20 Sep 2024

Special Representative Simão Concludes Visit to Togo, Encourages All Actors to Continue Their Commitment to Peace and Prosperity

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.

18 Sep 2024

The Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão concludes his visit to Liberia

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, c

14 Sep 2024

Capacity Building Workshop For Women Leaders, For a Better Involvement In Conflict Prevention, Mediation, Peace And Security Missions In West Africa And The Sahel

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) in partnership with UNWOMEN, organized form 10 to 12 September in Somone, Senegal, a three-day capacity building workshop for West Africa and Sahel Women's Rapid Response Tea

13 Sep 2024

In Ghana, Special Representative Simão calls on all stakeholders to strengthen their resolve and commitment to peaceful elections

Dakar, 01 August 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, concluded yesterday a three-day visit to Ghana.

01 Aug 2024

The Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão commends Ghana for the adoption of the Affirmative Action Bill

Dakar, 31 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, welcomes the adoption yesterday of the Affirmative Action Bill by the Parliam

31 Jul 2024

At the United Nations Security Council, Special Representative Simão pledges to continue working with regional and international partners to consolidate peace, security and democracy in West Africa and the Sahel

Dakar, 12 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, presented, today, to the United Nations Security Council, the latest report of the Secr

12 Jul 2024

On the eve of the presidential election, SRSG Simão calls on Mauritanians to exercise their right to vote in a peaceful and participatory manner

Dakar, 28 June 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, arrived today in Nouakchott, Mauritania, for a three-day visit.

28 Jun 2024