"WEST AFRICA"

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

Militants continue to stage deadly attacks as insecurity expands into previously ‘safe’ zones in West Africa, Sahel, top official tells Security Council.

The head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) Mohamed Ibn Chambas said, “insecurity continues to prevail and to harm innocent lives” in West Africa and the Sahel region, adding that “after the end of the rainy season, militants have again staged audacious and deadly attacks, notably in Niger, where more than 100 people died in just one assault nine days ago.” UNIFEED

Terrorist threats in Central Africa must be addressed through greater cooperation, regional strategy for stabilization, mission head tells Security Council.

Ignoring Sahel region will have ‘disastrous implications’ for West Africa, peace operations chief warns Security Council.

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

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed travelled to Borno State, in Nigeria’s northeast where she visited UN field operations and met with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). UNIC NIGERIA

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

Integrated approach to peacebuilding, development urgently needed as climate change, COVID-19 pandemic aggravate cross-border conflict, speakers warn Security Council.

Member States credit United Nations with putting them on path to stability, better future, as General Assembly concludes meeting marking Seventy-Fifth Anniversary.