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Special Representative Léonardo Santos Simão participates in the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit on the Situation In Niger

The unconstitutional change of government in Niger has come to further complicate an already worsening security landscape in the region.

30 Jul 2023

SRSG Simão strongly condemns any attempt to seize power by force in Niger

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Léonardo Santos Simão, is deeply concerned by current events in Niger, which indicate an attempted coup d'état.

27 Jul 2023

Communities Before Borders

How does your country’s border define you? Your nationality, the laws you abide by, the land your property resides on? For many, these exist as fundamental certainties. Yet for families living along the Cameroonian/Nigerian border, this is not a simple question.

26 Jul 2023

To The United Nations Security Council, Lénardo Santos Simao presents the Secretary General’s Report on UNOWAS activities and the situation in West Africa

Dakar, 25 July 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Léonardo Santos Simão, today presented to the United Nations Security Council the Secretary-General's latest report on the activities of U

25 Jul 2023

Special Representative Simão concludes visit to Conakry, encourages Guineans to spare no effort in consolidating peace, democracy and development

Dakar, July 19, 2023 - Pursuing his regional familiarization tour following his appointment as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for

19 Jul 2023

In Cabo Verde, Young people from West Africa and the Sahel plead for quality education and decent employment

Mindelo (São Vicente), 15 July 2023 - The 3rd Annual West Africa and Sahel Youth Forum on the theme: "Empowering young women and men through quality education, decent work and innovative solutions to make conflict prevention more effective in maintaining peace and security in the region" c

16 Jul 2023

In Cabo Verde, Special Representative Simão hails progress in strengthening democracy and good governance, reaffirms UN support

Dakar, 15 July 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr.

15 Jul 2023

At ECOWAS Summit, Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão calls for concerted efforts to address challenges

Dakar, July 09, 2023 - 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 took part in the 63rd Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),

09 Jul 2023

Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão, meets President Macky SALL, salutes the exemplary partnership between Senegal and the UN

Dakar, 08 July 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, was received in audience by the President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E.

08 Jul 2023

The Special Representative Simão concludes a two-day visit to Niger, reiterates the continued support of the United Nations

Dakar, 26 June 2023 - 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 a two-day visit to Niger.

26 Jun 2023

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