🔊 “Leadership isn’t just about authority — it’s about impact.” At #SGF2025, UN Rwanda RC @Ozonnia stressed the need for accountable, people-centered leadership to tackle the #Sahel’s pressing challenges and unlock lasting peace and opportunity.

Pleased to join H.E. Goodluck E. Jonathan for an inspiring conversation on The Art of Leadership at the #SahelGovernanceForum. “Take your people as your most precious gift—cherish them & lead with compassion.” Leadership is not about power, it’s about service, courage & accountability.

Challenges don’t stop at borders & neither should solutions. Regional bodies such as the African Union and Ecowas - Cedeao have a key role to play in building a governance compact that delivers for Sahelians. #SGF2025 | #SahelGovernanceForum

Un immense merci à la Gambie 🇬🇲 State House of The Gambia, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, @UNOWAS et à tous les partenaires du #SahelGovernanceForum! 👏 La suite? transformer les engagements en impacts mesurables. 📥Téléchargez le rapport L’avenir de la gouvernance au Sahel : go.undp.org/wSp

For over two months, dedicated teams worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the inaugural #SahelGovernanceForum a success. 🙏 Heartfelt thanks to all the unsung heroes across @GambiaMOFA, Ministry of Information - The Gambia , UNDP The Gambia, UNDP West and Central Africa 🇺🇳, and UNDP Africa!

We thank H.E President President Barrow and the people of The Gambia for the hospitality.

Many thanks to H.E. Dr. Alieu Touray, President of @ECOWAS for his insightful interventions at the inaugural Sahel Governance Forum. We look forward with anticipation to the launch of the single regional currency( 2027),a key step toward deeper integration and economic resilience

What an incredible two days at the #SahelGovernanceForum! 🌍 We listened, learned & reimagined governance with the people of the #Sahel at the heart. Now it’s time to act! 🗞️ Read the press release: go.undp.org/wTE 🎥 Watch the highlights from Day 1. #SGF2025

Last week's Sahel Governance Forum #SGF2025 in Banjul was acute reminder that West Africa & partners are firmly supportive of sustainable peace, development & inclusive governance in the Sahel. Thank you conveners UN Development & Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. Bravo co-panelists & moderator Joseph Asunka

🙏🏽 Appreciation to DRR Senegal 🇸🇳 Catherine Phuong for the insightful courtesy visit to RBA. Looking forward to strengthened collaboration.

Day 2 reminded us: governance is personal. It’s about people, trust & a future that works for all Sahelians. 🌍 🎥 Catch the highlights from a crucial day at #SGF2025. Learn more: 🗞️ go.undp.org/wTE #SahelGovernanceForum

It was lovely to catch up with RBA colleagues in NY. Great team. Thanks for the warm welcome 🙏 Njoya Tikum 🇺🇳🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🇸🇳🕊️ PNUD Sénégal Ibou Niang Aminata Ibrahima Khalil Ismaïla Diatta Pape Fall

From the moment participants touched down in #Banjul, it was clear: the #Sahel is ready for change. 🌍 To everyone who made the #SahelGovernanceForum a reality, thank you! 🎥 Relive where it all began with us & learn more about the outcomes: 🗞️ go.undp.org/wTE #SGF2025

La retraite parlementaire, organisée avec le PNUD et ses partenaires, a offert un espace unique de dialogue direct entre parlementaires et Nations Unies. Au programme : leadership féminin, budgétisation sensible aux droits humains, gouvernance et plus encore.

Heartbroken by the tragic loss of 2 dedicated sons of Africa;Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Environment Minister, Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, whose lives were cut short in the helicopter crash in 🇬🇭. My prayers are with their families &the people of 🇬🇭

Let's talk Africa! Many diverse paths...require choices, leadership, action (and maybe a little push?) Brilliant 'Banjul Brainstorm" last week, defining a positive, future-oriented vision for UN Development on the continent. Privileged to be part of the conversation.

#WomenEmpowerment

In Senegal, the #PUDC framework is more than a tool: it is driving change. By strengthening delivery systems & accountability, it brings essential services closer to the people. 🗣️ Mr Assane Dioum, First Councellor Le Sénégal à l’ONU-NY/ Senegal at the UN-NY

Clôture inspirante de la retraite parlementaire soutenue par le PNUD Sénégal & le 🇨🇦. Avec les députés, nous avons parlé de numérique, climat, transparence, leadership féminin & justice sociale. Mais au fond, ce que nous avons construit ici, c’est une promesse d’action.

« Touchée par l’ouverture d’esprit et l’inclusion des panels, je sais que j’ai un défi à relever pour la cause des personnes handicapées », a déclaré l’hon. Awa Seck, députée, distinguée pour son engagement exemplaire en faveur de l’inclusion. #Parlement #Inclusion