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Special Representative Augustine P. Mahiga today moved the office of the SRSG back to Mogadishu after an absence of 17 years.

Lome, 24 January 2012 - As part of his regular consultations with leaders of West African countries, the Special Representative of Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit, concluded a two-day visit in Togo, a country…

Lome, 24 January 2012 - As part of his regular consultations with leaders of West African countries, the Special Representative of Secretary-General for West Africa, Said Djinnit, concluded a two-day visit in Togo, a country…

New York, 21 January 2012 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the multiple attacks that have taken place across the northern Nigerian city of Kano, causing large-scale casualties and massive destruction to…

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Garowe, 24 December 2011 – Communiqué of the Somali National Consultative Constitutional Conference.

New York, 9 January 2012 - The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the passing of President Malam Bacai Sanha today in Paris. The Secretary-General presents his condolences to the family of the late President and the…

Special Representative Augustine Mahiga expresses deep concern over the continuing parliamentary dispute in Mogadishu.

El Fasher, 30 December 2011--On the occasion of the New Year, which coincides with Sudan’s Independence Day, and on behalf of the African Union and United Nations, I would like to extend my sincere wishes to the people of…

New York, 27 December 2011 - The Secretary-General condemns the use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau. The primacy of the lawful civilian authorities according to the constitution must be respected.The Secretary…