In Yaoundé, SRSG Simão welcomes the commitment of Cameroon and Nigeria to finalize the demarcation process, reaffirms the support of the United Nations
Stories & Blogs UNOWASMar 04, 2024(News )In his capacity as Chairman of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC), the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded a three-day visit to Yaoundé, Cameroon
Acteurs et décideurs nationaux se réunissent pour faire avancer l’adhésion à la Convention sur les armes biologiques au Tchad
Stories & Blogs UNODAFeb 28, 2024(Update )Si la Convention sur les armes biologiques peut se targuer d’une adhésion quasi universelle, douze États, dont le Tchad, n’y sont pas encore parties.
Communique of the 1199th meeting of the Peace and Security Council held on 6 February 2024, on Transitional Justice, Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
Stories & Blogs AUFeb 13, 2024(Communique )Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1199th meeting held on 6 February 2024, on Transitional Justice, Post-Conflict Peacebuilding.
Communiqué of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Withdrawal of Three ECOWAS Member States
Stories & Blogs AUJan 30, 2024(Press Release )The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, learnt, with deep regret, the announcement of the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS.
Communiqué from Africa CDC on the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Extra Ordinary Virtual Summit of Heads of State and Government on the Cholera situation in the region
Stories & Blogs AUJan 20, 2024(Press Release )Africa CDC sensitised Heads of State and Government from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) regarding the increase of cholera-related cases and deaths in the region.
Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalJan 11, 2024(Story )West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six months, revealing a stark contrast in the region’s journey towards democracy, the UN envoy for the region said on Thursday.
Pan-African Parliament President calls for peace and unity
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalJan 11, 2024(Story )“We want the Pan-African Parliament to be a parliament of the people” Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament
In Disaster's Wake, Libya’s Rivals Must Finalize Electoral Laws, Special Representative Tells Security Council
Stories & Blogs UNOct 16, 2023(Story )Rival parties in Libya must mobilize through dialogue to finalize electoral laws and enable presidential and parliamentary elections to take place.
Sudan: UN expert warns of child recruitment by armed forces
Stories & Blogs UNOct 16, 2023(Story )An independent UN human rights expert on Monday expressed concern about the increased risk of recruitment and use of children by armed forces and armed groups in Sudan, as the months-long war between rival militaries continues.
SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga briefs the UN Security Council at the 9435th meeting
Stories & Blogs UNOAUOct 12, 2023(News )The briefing focused on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.