Michael Imran Kanu, SJD
@MichaelKanuSL
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Amb. & PR of Sierra Leone to the UN - President UN Security Council (Aug24, Nov25) - Member, LTC of the In’t Seabed Authority - Visiting Senior Fellow LSE Law
New York, United States
Joined February 2010
At the 7th AU-EU summit in Luanda, I reiterated our commitment to Governance as we promote Peace, Security, and Multilateralism during this crucial period for Africa and the world. Our partnership with Europe must be built on mutual respect, and shared responsibility. As
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I am presiding over the briefing on Peace Consolidation in West Africa at the United Nations Security Council in New York. I expect this meeting to catalyze strategic cooperation in our fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel. @UN
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In my capacity as President of the UN Security Council, I convened a briefing on peace consolidation in West Africa. As Chair of the ECOWAS Authority, I proposed an ECOWAS-UN-AU Compact for Peace and Resilience in the Sahel — a coordinated mechanism to align security,
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As Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, I spoke at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on building our economy through trade, finance, and debt management. I urged G20 leaders to accelerate debt restructuring, expand SDR recycling to regional banks, and increase long-term financing for
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I look forward to working with @narendramodi to enhance our bilateral relations. We are committed to nurturing this collaboration as we pursue our country's shared interests.
Interacted with Mr. Julius Maada Bio, the President of Sierra Leone. Together, our nations continue to strengthen a bilateral relationship that is people-focused, future-ready and rooted in enduring trust. @julius_maadabio
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“This G20 Summit is formally closed and now moves to the next Presidency the United States where we shall see each other again next year.” President Cyril Ramaphosa Thank you, Mr. President, for making Africa proud. For leading with clarity, courage, and conviction. Africa
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💡 SCR’s new research report, “𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑵 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍”, reviews the A3’s development since its emergence in 2013. 👉
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Among the many commentaries now being published on resolution 2803, the statement by the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone is a must-read . . .
November 17th 2025 At the UN Security Council Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East-The Palestine Question- Gaza. The meeting was chaired by H.E. President Julius Maada Bio. The Resolution, proposed by the United States, was adopted with 13 votes in favor and 2
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The security situation in the Sahel is growing more critical by the day. Violence & instability are unleashing massive suffering. I told the Security Council today that the world needs to stand in full solidarity with the people of this region, who are enduring a desperate
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Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, I thank the Presidency of the Council for the month, Sierra Leone, for convening this important meeting.And I thank His Excellency
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November 17th 2025 At the UN Security Council Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East-The Palestine Question- Gaza. The meeting was chaired by H.E. President Julius Maada Bio. The Resolution, proposed by the United States, was adopted with 13 votes in favor and 2
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At the adoption of the US-tabled resolution on Gaza – imperfect as it may be – Sierra Leone voted in favour of UNSC resolution 2803 to help sustain the ceasefire and to reaffirm our commitment to the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, the
#BREAKING UN Security Council ADOPTS resolution authorizing a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force in #Gaza, as outlined in a United States “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict”. VOTE RESULT: In favor: 13 Against: 0 Abstain: 2
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As President of the United Nations Security Council, I am presiding over this high-level debate as we address the critical issue of Threats to International Peace and Security: Conflict-Related Food Insecurity.
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Groundbreaking statement at the @UN Security Council by the ten elected members (E10) — Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia. The E10 underscore the urgent need for comprehensive reform of the Security
E-10 Joint Statement Delivered by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, At the UNSC Open Debate on the Implementation of the Note 507- Working Methods (14 November 2025) **** Mr. President, 1. I have the honour to deliver this statement on
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E-10 Joint Statement Delivered by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, At the UNSC Open Debate on the Implementation of the Note 507- Working Methods (14 November 2025) **** Mr. President, 1. I have the honour to deliver this statement on
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Today, after four rounds of voting, the UN Security Council and General Assembly elected the second African woman judge to the International Court of Justice. We warmly congratulate 🇰🇪 Kenya on this historic success. While Sierra Leone did not secure the result we had hoped for,
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Very instructive and comprehensive briefing by @africa_amani Executive Director @SolomonADersso with specific African perspective, insights and valuable recommendations to the Council. With deep thanks for agreeing to brief and the important work with the @_AfricanUnion Peace
📢NEW: @africa_amani's Exec Director @SolomonADersso briefed the UN Security Council earlier today on #SouthSudan. He told the UNSC 'South Sudan is at a very dangerous crossroad. The country shows all the signs of a clear and present danger of relapsing back to full scale violent
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On Monday November 10th, Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba will chair the #UN Security Council Open Debate On Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) - one of the signature events of Sierra Leone's 🇸🇱 presidency.
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On Monday (10 November), Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 will convene an open debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) as one of the signature events of its November Security Council presidency. ◻ Chair: Minister of Foreign Affairs @SierraLeoneUN @TimKabba ◻ Briefers:
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I had a productive meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, @officialABAT, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As chairperson of ECOWAS, we engaged in discussions concerning regional security and the important role of ECOWAS in fostering peace and supporting economic
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