UNOWA
United Nations Office for West Africa

Closure of UNOWA

The United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) was established in January 2002 to promote political stability in the region. Its mandate ended in January 2016, when it merged with the Office of the Special Envoy for the Sahel (OSES) to form the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS).

Mohamed Ibn Chambas calls on parties in guinea for a constructive dialogue

Dakar, June 01, 2015 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas calls on all parties in Guinea to redouble their efforts to ensure the organization of elections that will safeguard peace and consolidate the democratic process in Guinea.