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M. Simon-Pierre Nanitelamio, Deputy Director, UN Electoral Assistance Division (EAD)

“Electoral assistance provided by the UN is the outcome of the mobilization of the whole system”

The UN plays an important role in the organization of various elections throughout the world. Simon-Pierre Nanitelamio is, since February 2017, the Deputy Director of the Electoral Assistance Division (EAD/DAE) of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (DPA/DAP).

14 Dec 2017

West African women pledge to become more involved in conflict prevention and peacebuilding

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12 Dec 2017

Electoral violence in Côte d’Ivoire in 2011. © UN

Understanding electoral violence to better prevent it

While most elections in West Africa have been held in a peaceful environment in recent years, various acts of violence have been recorded. What is the nature of this violence and how to eradicate it for good?

06 Dec 2017

WACI Member States mobilize to better address security challenges

Grand Bassam, 05 December 2017 - The Fourth Meeting of the High Political Committee (POLCOM) of the West African Coast Initiative (WACI) was held on 05 December 2017 in Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire.

05 Dec 2017

Partial legislative elections. Côte d’ivoire 2011. Ballot box. ©UN

Peaceful and credible elections: A case of UNOWAS’ holistic coordination

In coordination with national, regional and international actors, UNOWAS works to ensure that elections are peaceful and credible.

05 Dec 2017

Meeting of the High Political Committee of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI POLCOM

Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and Mr.

04 Dec 2017

31st HIGH-LEVEL MEETING OF HEADS OF UN MISSIONS IN WEST AFRICA

Monrovia, 1 December 2017

01 Dec 2017

SRSG IBN CHAMBAS CONDEMNS THE ATTACKS IN ADAMAWA STATE (NIGERIA)

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 suicide attacks on 21 November in Adamawa State, Nigeria, which resulted in several casualties.

22 Nov 2017

ECOWAS and UNOWAS present a study on pastoralism and security in West Africa

In the context of their permanent interaction, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) announce the formal conclusion of a joint study on Pastoralism and Security in West Africa.

08 Nov 2017

Steering Committee Meeting of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS) - 27 October 2017

United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel: The UN strengthens its commitments

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, chaired, on 27 October 2017 in Dakar, the Steering Committee Meeting of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS).

27 Oct 2017

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