December 07, 2025
Benin: Special Representative Simão Strongly Condemns the Attempt to Seize Power By Force in Benin
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, has followed with deep concern the events… Read more »
November 17, 2025
West Africa: UN West Africa and Sahel Learning Forum On Youth, Peace, and Security
From 11-13 November, the UN Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Interagency Group for West Africa and the Sahel, comprising UNOWAS, UNFPA, UNDP and UN Women, held a Regional and… Read more »
November 18, 2025
Senegal: Adapting Security Institutions to New and Emerging Threats
A high-level dialogue on security sector governance and reform was held in Dakar from 12 to 13 November, bringing together government representatives, international partners,… Read more »
November 21, 2025
West Africa: Special Representative Simão Concludes Solidarity Visit to Mali, Calls for Collective and Coordinated Response in the Sahel
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, today concluded a two-day official… Read more »
