February 01
Chad: Unoca and Unowas Renew Their Joint Commitment to Support Stabilization and Peacebuilding Efforts in the Lake Chad Basin
As part of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2349 (2017) on the Lake Chad Basin crisis, the Special Representatives of the United Nations… Read more »
December 19, 2024
Liberia: SRSG Simão Condemns the Violent Clashes At Capitol Hill in Monrovia, Urges Restraint and Calm
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, condemns the violent… Read more »
November 19, 2024
West Africa: COP29 Baku - Deputy Special Representative Barrie Freeman Calls On West African Actors to Mobilize to Better Combat the Impact of Climate Change On Peace and Security in the Sub-Region
During the COP29, UNOWAS, in collaboration with its partners, organized two important meetings to raise awareness and to mobilize public and private players on the impact of… Read more »
September 14, 2024
Liberia: The Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão Concludes His Visit to Liberia
As part of his continued regional engagement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS),… Read more »
March 20, 2024
West Africa: Srsg Simão Concludes a Two-Day Visit to Moscow, Calls for Enhanced Cooperation to Help West African and Sahel Countries Consolidate Peace, Security, and Development
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 today a… Read more »
March 10, 2024
Burkina Faso: Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, Concludes His Working and Solidarity Visit to Burkina Faso
Continuing his good offices efforts, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo… Read more »