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SRSG Simão concluded a five-day mission to Mauritania, stressed the importance of peaceful and inclusive Presidential elections to strengthening good governance and peace

Dakar, 01 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, concluded yesterday a five-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

01 Jun 2024

Special Representative concludes his visit to Mali, urges authorities to redouble efforts to maintain inclusive and constructive dialogue

Bamako, 21 May 2024 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a five-day working visit to Mali.

21 May 2024

In Banjul, SRSG Simão delivered a Message on behalf of the Secretary-General’s to the 15th Annual Islamic Summit Conference and reiterated United Nations’s support to the Gambian Authorities in their efforts in consolidating democratic gains

Dakar, 04 May 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 visit to The Gambia.

05 May 2024

Special Representative Simão concludes his visit to Niger, reaffirms UN support

Dakar, March 29, 2024 - As part of his continuing good offices 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, today concluded a four-day workin

29 Mar 2024

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

UNOWAS and Mano River Union sign a Framework of Cooperation Agreement to further strengthen their partnership to address security challenges and promote peace

Dakar, 01 March 2024 - The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the Mano River Union (MRU) agreed, to further strengthen their partnership, by signing today a triennial Framework of Cooperation Agreement (FCA) for 2024 – 2026.

01 Mar 2024

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