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 »
August 28, 2025
West Africa: Young People in West Africa and the Sahel Advocate for Decent Work and Equitable Access to Education in Emergencies
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 for young… Read more »
August 07, 2025
West Africa: 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… Read more »
May 25, 2025
Burkina Faso: Special Representative Simão Concludes Visit to Burkina Faso, Expresses Solidarity and Renews United Nations Support
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… Read more »
May 08, 2025
Gambia: In Banjul, Special Representative Simão Reaffirms United Nations's Support to the Gambia to Consolidate Peace and Democracy
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,… Read more »
April 17, 2025
Ghana: Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, Concludes a Two-Day Working Visit to Ghana, Reaffirmed United Nations's Support
As part of his continued engagement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel(UNOWAS), Leonardo… Read more »
