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Remarks to the Press By the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, M. Mohamed Ibn Chambas I have just concluded a three-day visit to Cabo Verde, during which I had fruitful exchange of views regarding the preparation for the parliamentary…

New York, 12 June 2014 - The Secretary-General continues to follow closely the situation in Libya and stresses the importance of the peaceful and timely holding of elections on 25 June. The Secretary-General reaffirms the important role of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in…

Entebbe (Uganda), 14 February 2014 - The Meeting of experts on the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) ended on Friday 14 February 2014 in Entebbe (Uganda), after two days of discussions on the follow-up of the implementation of the Regional strategy against the LRA endorsed in June 2012 by the UN Security…

New York, 10 October 2013, The Secretary-General is relieved by the release of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya and emphasises his continued support to the Government of Libya. He reiterates his condemnation of the Prime Minister's abduction. Libya is facing a deteriorating security situation and…

The United Nations to reinforce inter-regional cooperation

Fight against maritime piracy: A UN mission in Gabon from 20 to 22 November 2011 UNOCA/Libreville (Gabon) – 17 November 2011.The assessment mission on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea decided by the UN Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki-Moon visits Gabon's' capital, Libreville from 20 to 22 November 2011. A…

State contribution to the functioning of the Committee on Security Issues: Sao Tome seeks the support of UNOCA UNOCA/Libreville (Gabon) – 1 November 2011 –The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Mr. Abou Moussa…

Central Africa – UN: the Special Representative Abou Moussa on official visit in Sao Tome and Principe UNOCA/Libreville (Gabon) – October 27, 2011. Mr. Abou Moussa, the Special Representative of Secretary- general of the UN and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa ( UNOCA)…

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, HEAD OF THE UNITED NATIONS REGIONAL OFFICE FOR CENTRAL AFRICA (UNOCA) HELDS DISCUSSIONS AT THE AFRICAN UNION HEADQUARTERS (ADDIS ABABA) UNOCA/Libreville, August 23, 2011 .... Arrived in Addis Ababa Monday, August 22, as part of a mission of consultation with various political…

Issues of peace and security in centre of a Seminar UNOCA/Libreville, October 9, 2011 . At the initiative of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) , Special Representatives of the Secretary General of the UN, Regional Directors and the Resident Coordinators of UN System in…