“This House Is Much More Than a Building”: United Nations House Inaugurated in Diamniadio

Senegal and the United Nations system marked the UN’s 81st anniversary on October 23, 2026, at the new United Nations House in Diamniadio, built by the Senegalese state to host UN entities in the country. Minister Cheikh Niang reaffirmed Senegal’s commitment to the UN’s ideals of peace, justice and prosperity and pledged government support for relocating UN personnel to the complex. Resident Coordinator Aminata Maiga described the facility as a way to improve coordination among agencies and bring UN work closer to the population, especially young people, women and communities. The complex houses UN agencies, funds and programmes, regional offices, and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel.