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Young people in West Africa and the Sahel advocate for decent work and equitable access to education in emergencies

Dakar, 28 August 2025 - The fourth edition of the Annual West Africa and Sahel Youth Forum was held in Dakar, from 26 to 28 August 2025, under the theme: "Employment and education in emergencies f

28 Aug 2025

To the Security Council, Special Representative Simão calls for a collective response to challenges in West Africa and the Sahel

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, presented this Thursday to the United Nations Security Council the latest report of the Secretary-General on the a

07 Aug 2025

Statement by SRSG Simão at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS

Abuja, 22 June 2025

24 Jun 2025

Special Representative Simão Concludes Visit to Guinea, Reaffirms United Nations Commitment to Supporting a Peaceful and Inclusive Transition

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

06 Jun 2025

Special Representative Simão concludes visit to Burkina Faso, expresses solidarity and renews United Nations Support

Dakar, 25 May 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UN

25 May 2025

Special Representative Simão concludes four-day visit to Niger, reaffirms United Nations’ commitment to supporting stability, peace, and development

Dakar, 21 May 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UN

23 May 2025

In Banjul, Special Representative Simão reaffirms United Nations’s support to The Gambia to consolidate peace and democracy

Dakar, 08 May 2025 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo San

08 May 2025

Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão concludes his visit to Côte d'Ivoire, calls on all Ivorians to act together

Dakar, April 20, 2025 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a two-day working visit to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

20 Apr 2025

Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, concludes a two-day working visit to Ghana, reaffirmed United Nations’s support

Dakar, 17 April 2025 - As part of his continued engagement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Afri

17 Apr 2025

At the Security Council, Special Representative Simão encourages continued regional cooperation

Dakar, 3 April 2025 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (U

03 Apr 2025

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