New York, 25 December 2011 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the attacks targeting churches in Madala, on the outskirt of the Nigerian capital, Abuja and the north-eastern city of Jos, which have left…

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…

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…

New York, 18 April 2012 - The Secretary-General expresses his concern over the renewed wave of arrests of high ranking public officials in Mali at a time when numerous efforts are being undertaken to assist the country in…

New York, 1 July 2012 - The Secretary-General is concerned by the worsening security and humanitarian situation in Northern Mali and by reports thatthe mausoleums of Sidi Mahmoud, Sidi Moctar and Alpha Moya in the ancient…

4 April 2012 - At the 6745th meeting of the Security Council, held on 4 April 2012, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Peace and security in Africa”, the President of the Council made the…

Dakar, 7 September 2012 - The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Said Djinnit, has been following closely the situation in Guinea in liaison with key political stakeholders in the country…

New York, 23 February 2012 - As Senegal prepares to hold its presidential election scheduled for Sunday, 26 February 2012, the Secretary-General reiterates his calls for a peaceful, credible and transparent process in line…

New York, 1 March 2012 - The Secretary-General commends the people of Senegal for the peaceful and orderly manner in which the first round of the presidential election, held on 26 February, took place. He acknowledges the…

New York, 19 March 2012 - The Secretary-General commends the people of Guinea-Bissau for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential election held on 18 March. As the electoral process continues, he reiterates his…

New York, 21 March 2012 - The Secretary-General is following with deep concern the developments today in Mali. He calls for calm and for grievances to be resolved peacefully and within the democratic process. The Secretary…

New York, 15 March 2012 - As Guinea-Bissau prepares to hold presidential elections on Sunday, 18 March 2012, the Secretary-General appeals to national stakeholders, including the Government, political parties, civil society…