Wrapped up the First Sahel Governance Forum in The Gambia 🇬🇲! Grateful for the strong voices, real commitments, and inspiring exchanges. Big thanks to UNDP The Gambia for the invite, and great connecting with the UNDP West and Central Africa 🇺🇳 Director. #SahelGovernanceForum

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

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

Njoya Tikum 🇺🇳🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🇸🇳🕊️ United Nations Mar Dieye UN Development UNISS Centre d'Information des Nations Unies Dakar Great inspiration, rich wisdom, positive doxa advocate. I benefited from his unrivaled leadership UNISS. Massive thanks Mar Dieye for positively impacting those you work/ed with/for.

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

Interesting discussions at the Regional W/shop on #Gender Mainstreaming in Small Arms Control. Small arms & light weapons are a major concern in W/Africa. I commend Government of Nigeria & partners for steps taken to tackle this issue. Together, we can build safer, more inclusive societies

"I woke up smiling," in the Smiling Coast of Africa 🇬🇲. Big, bold & brave discussions in Banjul on rebuilding social cohesion and trust in the #Sahel. Chad 🇹🇩 is present and ready for action #Planning4theFutreWeWant4theSahel.

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.

Deeply honoured by the warm welcome Given to us by the UN SRSG here in Gabon

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.

Leadership is not about power, it’s about service.✨ At the #SahelGovernanceForum, H.E. Goodluck E. Jonathan & @AhunnaEziakonwa shared powerful lessons on leadership, from putting people first to leading with integrity. 🌍 🎥 Watch the full conversation: bit.ly/4orUdTc #SGF2025

Félicitations Rokya Ye-Dieng .

Join us at #TICAD9 in Yokohama for a high-level panel on how innovative financing, public-private partnerships & blended finance can accelerate #Africa’s SDG transitions, from just energy to digital transformation & food systems. 🗓 21 Aug | 18:00–19:30 jointsdgfund.org/event/unlockin…

For 80 years, the UN has helped find solutions to challenges that cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone. “The United Nations has never been more needed. Our values have never been more relevant. And the needs have never been greater.” – António Guterres

« la Caravane Alphadi pour la Paix s’inscrit dans la dynamique des initiatives du Gouvernement du 🇲🇱& ONU MALI et constitue un appel vibrant à la jeunesse à s’engager pour le dialogue des cultures & la promotion de la diversité; … pour un avenir de paix »dixit Khassim Diagne RC ai.

Earlier this month, we had the honor of hosting Mar Dieye, Special Coordinator in the Office of the Special Coordinator in the Sahel at the United Nations and former Director of UNDP Africa, at a seminar. From recalling the birth of the very first #HumanDevelopment Report in the 90s to

Just co hosted an incredible #G20 Social meeting on Sovereign Wealth Funds. When forward-thinking leaders come together, the conversations shape policy and the future. Excited about what’s ahead. 🌍 #G20Social #SovereignWealthFunds #GlobalLeadership

Having served in over 16 duty stations worldwide, UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳's Yacoub El Hillo rarely saw any conflict as devastating as the one currently decimating his country, Sudan. On Awake At Night, he reflects on the human suffering there & his hope for his people. bit.ly/4mOLvNo

Great to be back home in the “Mountain Kingdom in the Sky” - Lesotho - to be with the folks & touch base with former colleagues UNDP Lesotho. #HaesoLesotho

I led UNDP Liberia visit to CMA CGM CMA CGM Group & APM Terminals APM Terminals at the Freeport of Monrovia. Together, we see big opportunities: transforming port infrastructure, positioning Monrovia as a regional maritime hub, boosting trade, reimagining port operations & driving