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Regional dialogue on national security and refugee protection

"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".

22 Mar 2024

SRSG Simão concludes a two-day visit to Moscow, calls for enhanced cooperation to help West African and Sahel countries consolidate peace, security, and development

Dakar, 20 March 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 today a two-day working visit to the Russian Federation.

20 Mar 2024

Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, concludes his working and solidarity visit to Burkina Faso

Dakar, 09 March 2024 – Continuing his good offices efforts, 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 working and solid

10 Mar 2024

In Yaoundé, SRSG Simão welcomes the commitment of Cameroon and Nigeria to finalize the demarcation process, reaffirms the support of the United Nations

Dakar, 07 March 2024 - In his capacity as Chairman of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC), the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a three-day

07 Mar 2024

In Togo, Special Representative Simão calls on young people of the sub-region to contribute to peaceful elections

Dakar, 2 March 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, undertook from 29 February to 2 March a working visit to Togo.

02 Mar 2024

In Accra, the Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, commends Ghana’s leadership role in the advancement of security in the sub-region, and highlights the centrality of partnerships to address challenges

Dakar, 29 February 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 today a three-day working visit to Accra, Ghana.

29 Feb 2024

SRSG Simão meets with president Macky Sall, urges all Senegalese actors to work together to create an environment conducive to a peaceful and transparent election within the framework of the Senegalese Constitution

Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, meets with president Macky Sall, urges all Senegalese actors to work together to create an environment conducive to a peaceful and transparent election within the framework of the Seneg

20 Feb 2024

In Abuja, SRSG Simao reaffirms UN support to The Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission, and calls for dialogue between ECOWAS and Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger

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

08 Feb 2024

In Abuja, SRSG Simao reaffirms UN support to The Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission, and calls for dialogue between ECOWAS and Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger

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

08 Feb 2024

At the United Nations Security Council, Special Representative Simão Reiterates UNOWAS' Commitment to Working with Regional and International Partners to Consolidate Peace, Security and Democracy in West Africa and the Sahel

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, yesterda

12 Jan 2024

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