The United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, has wrapped up a three-day visit to The Gambia, reaffirming the UN’s strong support for the country’s democratic and constitutional reform efforts. During his visit, Mr. Simão met with President Adama Barrow and commended the ongoing[Read More…]
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Three U.N. Peacekeepers From Senegal Killed In Central Mali
Three peacekeepers from Senegal were killed and five seriously injured after their convoy hit an improvised explosive device in central Mali, the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country and Senegal’s army said on Tuesday. Mali is struggling to stem an Islamist insurgency that took root after a 2012 coup and[Read More…]
UN’s Mama Fatima Singhateh In Philippines To Assess Child Abuse Situation
UN Special Rapporteur Mama Fatima Singhateh is currently on a visit to Philippinnes, JollofNews can report. The former Gambian justice minister is this week expected to meet the Justice Secretary of Philippines to discuss a “macro perspective” of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Madam Singhateh arrived in Philippines[Read More…]
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