"ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES - ECOWAS"

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

As armed groups, coups d’état destabilize West Africa, Sahel, role of United Nations Regional Office key in consolidating democracy, speakers tell Security Council.

Giovanie Biha, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, told the Security Council, “Despite efforts by national security forces and international partners, insecurity has again deteriorated in large parts of the region.” UNIFEED

Elections in central African countries show significant progress, but Security Conditions could disrupt democratic strides, briefers tell Security Council.

Briefing Security Council on work overseeing Mali sanctions, 2374 Committee Chair says list has been updated for first time since 2017.

Piracy, armed robbery declining in Gulf of Guinea, but enhanced national, regional efforts needed for stable maritime security, top official tells Security Council.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Mali briefed the Security Council on “encouraging developments” in the country, but warned they are “unfolding against the backdrop of a very challenging security, humanitarian, and human rights situation, with severe consequences for civilians across large parts of the country”. UNIFEED

Progress towards peace in Mali is unfolding, Security Council told, despite tough security, humanitarian and human rights challenges.

Stronger United Nations-African Union partnership vital to tackle increasing terrorism, governance gaps, humanitarian plight in Africa, speakers tell Security Council.

Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.