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Sahel should be seen as region of ‘opportunity’ despite ‘multiple crises’

The Sahel is a vast under-populated region stretching across Africa from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in the east, an area which is being destabilized by terrorism-related conflict, the effects of climate change and a lack of development.

31 May 2022

UNOWAS and its partners call for concrete action to tackle the challenges of climate change

In response to the UN Security Council’s request to address the impact of climate change on peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS has launched a series of initiatives, including the regional conference on climate change, peace and security held in Dakar on Apri

10 May 2022

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, visits Senegal, Niger, and Nigeria

The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, will accompany the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, who will begin today a Ramadan solidarity visit to Senegal, Niger and Nigeria.

30 Apr 2022

Special Representative ANNADIF concludes a two-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire

Dakar, 28 April 2022 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat ANNADIF, today concluded a two-day visit to Côte d'Ivoire.

28 Apr 2022

The Special Representative ANNADIF Offers Condolences Following Tragic Oil Refinery Explosion in Nigeria

Dakar, 24 April 2022 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, has learned with deep emotion of the tragic explosion that occurred on Frida

24 Apr 2022

In Burkina Faso, ANNADIF calls on transitional authorities to find a consensual solution with ECOWAS for a return to constitutional order

Dakar, 12 April 2022 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, was today in Burkina Faso for a working visit.

12 Apr 2022

Regional Conference on climate change, peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel

Dakar, 7 April 2022 - The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), together with the Governments of Ireland, the Republic of Ghana, the Economic Co

07 Apr 2022

Regional Conference on Climate Change, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel

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04 Apr 2022

In Sierra Leone, ANNADIF calls for inclusive dialogue and strengthening of social cohesion and democracy

Dakar, 01 April 2022 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, concluded today a two-day visit to Sier

01 Apr 2022

Women in West Africa and the Sahel define strategies for a meaningful participation of women in decision-making

Nouakchott, 16 March 2022 – The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms Giovanie Biha, chaired the first edition of the annual Women's Forum for Pea

16 Mar 2022

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