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Secretary-General Appoints Coumba D. Sow of Senegal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo

Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Coumba D. Sow of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 5 October. Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance.  Previously she served as Representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rwanda and…

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Secretary-General Appoints Mama Keita of Guinea United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger

Prior to the appointment, Ms. Keita served as the Director of the Office for Eastern Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, based in Kigali

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Mama Keita of Guinea as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Niger, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 9 September. Ms. Keita brings over 20 years of experience in development economics.  Prior to the appointment, Ms. Keita served as the Director of the Office…

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Secretary-General Appoints Issa Sanogo of Côte d’Ivoire United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon

Previously he served as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Madagascar and has held leadership positions with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Côte d'Ivoire, Lebanon, Chad, Italy and Thailand

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Issa Sanogo of Côte d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Cameroon, with the host Government’s approval.  His start date was 1 September. Mr. Sanogo brings almost 30 years of experience in development and humanitarian work.  Previously he served as UN…

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Perform 67 Minutes of Public Service on Nelson Mandela Day, One for Each Year South African Leader Championed Justice, Secretary-General Urges in Observance Message

The richest 1 per cent are responsible for the same quantity of planet-wrecking greenhouse gases as two thirds of humanity

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Nelson Mandela International Day, observed on 18 July: Nelson Mandela showed us the extraordinary difference one person can make in building a better world. And as the theme of this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day reminds us:  combating poverty and inequality is…

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Gravely Concerned about Outbreak of Fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, Secretary-General Calls for Protecting Civilians, Resuming Ceasefire Negotiations without Delay

The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the outbreak of fighting in El Fasher, which puts over 800,000 civilians at risk

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the outbreak of fighting in El Fasher, which puts over 800,000 civilians at risk.  He is alarmed by reports of the use of heavy weaponry in densely populated areas, resulting in…

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Secretary-General Appoints Barrie Freeman of United States Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel

Ms. Freeman succeeds Giovanie Biha of Burundi, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her accomplishments in West Africa and the Sahel

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Barrie Freeman of the United States as his new Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). Ms. Freeman succeeds Giovanie Biha of Burundi, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her accomplishments in West Africa and the Sahel,…

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Secretary-General Appoints Aminatou Sar of Senegal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Benin

Ms. Sar, who takes up her post on 1 May, brings more than 16 years of experience in human rights, development and communications in national and regional offices and multi-country programmes

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Aminatou Sar of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Benin, with the host Government’s approval. Ms. Sar, who takes up her post on 1 May, brings more than 16 years of experience in human rights, development and communications in national and regional offices and…

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Secretary-General appoints James T. Bot of Nigeria United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros

Mr. Bot has more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, business development and peacekeeping

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed James T. Bot of Nigeria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros, with the host Government’s approval.  His start date is tomorrow. Mr. Bot has more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, business development and…

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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Mali

The Secretary-General particularly appreciates the commitment and service of the troop- and police-contributing countries in difficult circumstances, including during the drawdown and withdrawal phase of the Mission

As the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) completed its withdrawal from the country by 31 December, in line with Security Council Resolution 2690 (2023), the Secretary-General recognizes the key role MINUSMA has played in protecting civilians; the Mission’s support to the peace process, including by ensuring respect for…

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Press release on the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments

The Advisory Group encompasses 15 representatives of local and regional governments, nominated by the Global Taskforce, and leaders from five countries, Colombia, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Spain

The UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, launched his Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments, through its first hybrid meeting among its 20 members. The meeting offered an opportunity to exchange on strategic topics pertaining to local and regional governments’ engagement and action in relation to recovery measures from multiple…