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The United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel condemns terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Solhan, Burkina Faso

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, condemns the despicable terrorist attack perpetrated on Friday night agai

05 Jun 2021

SRSG ANNADIF visit to Guinea-Bissau

Mahamat ANNADIF reaffirms the mobilization of the United Nations to support Guinea-Bissau in its efforts to consolidate democratic institutions

03 Jun 2021

Visit of SRSG Mahamat ANNADIF in Ghana

Starting his familiarization tour of West Africa, the Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat ANNADIF, has arrived in Ghana.

31 May 2021

youth training workshop for prevention and conflict management

UNOWAS supports the organization of youth reflection and training workshop for prevention and conflict management, peace and strengthening of social cohesion in Burkina Faso

29 May 2021

Together to reinventing a better future for Sahel populations

The G5 Sahel and the United Nations are committed to strengthening their partnership and the implementation of joint projects

Press release in French

23 May 2021

General Assembly of the Cabo Verdean chapter of the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security

The United Nations system in Cabo Verde and UNOWAS support the holding of the General Assembly of the Cabo Verdean chapter of the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel

22 May 2021

The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, meets President Macky SALL

The Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh ANNADIF, meets President Macky SALL, renews United Nations commitment to an active partnership

11 May 2021