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Mbaranga Gasarabwe
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Mbaranga Gasarabwe (born 1959) is a Rwandan diplomat who served as Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and Resident Coordinator in Mali from 2015 until 2021.
Gasarabwe was previously the inaugural Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security for the United Nations, serving under United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon from 2011 until 2015.
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That’s about establishing good policy and a commitment from the government to make sure that they are working towards economic growth.
Interview with UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mbaranga Gasarabwe. thenewhumanitarian.org (October 8, 2026)
In addition to a commitment, we need to make sure that they have the money to implement what they have to implement, and that’s where the challenge is. If they have money, this is where I think good management, good governance should also be focusing, to help them to implement their policies.
Interview with UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mbaranga Gasarabwe. thenewhumanitarian.org (October 8, 2026)
The position is not mandatory, it’s not constitutionally appointed.
Interview with UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mbaranga Gasarabwe. thenewhumanitarian.org (October 8, 2026)
The authorities should be congratulated for this situation and it should be consolidated.
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security in the United Nations pays courtesy visit on Minister of Foreign Affairs. onuci.unmissions.org (October 8, 2026)
Hindering the work of humanitarian organizations affects first and foremost the most vulnerable people – the men, women and children for whom humanitarian assistance is often a question of survival.
Top UN relief official in Mali condemns ongoing attacks against humanitarian workers. relief.int (October 8, 2026)
Attacks against the personnel and facilities of humanitarian organizations are violations of international humanitarian law.
Top UN relief official in Mali condemns ongoing attacks against humanitarian workers. relief.int (October 8, 2026)
Humanitarian actors have a key role to play in continuing to respond to urgent needs and strengthen the resilience of people and communities, while longer-term recovery and development actions are being implemented.
Top UN relief official in Mali condemns ongoing attacks against humanitarian workers. relief.int (October 8, 2026)
Civilians in violence-hit areas live in constant danger,
Mali: Acute and urgent humanitarian needs in the center require immediate actions. unocha.org (October 8, 2026)
We must step up support for humanitarian response and create stronger links with recovery and stabilization efforts.
Mali: Acute and urgent humanitarian needs in the center require immediate actions. unocha.org (October 8, 2026)
We want to look at the root causes of conflicts in Africa and look beyond those rivalries because sometimes there is external influence attracted to the natural resources on the continent. We are going to interact, not only as Africans but also as international participants.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
I don't think a peacekeeping mission brings lasting peace, because nobody from outside will bring you peace and security, you have to first think of your contributions.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
As a resource-rich continent, the development tackles how we exploit our resources, who is exploiting our resources, and how the population is benefiting from them. That's where good governance comes in with that part of policymaking and implementation.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
We cannot pretend that we are the first ones to think about peace and security, there are many initiatives on the continent, but we do believe that this will contribute significantly and create partnerships that drive the influence of the African agenda.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
You don't involve the population, the communities, especially women who are central in teaching the children basic things about peace, you are building something that is not going to be sustainable.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
It's not always about the military, it's also about these issues that the community can build, and women play a key role in that.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
The country that has faced years of instability, marginalization, and went through a genocide is now a conference destination because of security and stability, and economic growth.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
We need to find solutions in a practical way, not only talking about it. It is about how we implement this and how we can have lasting peace, not the situation of having peace today and tomorrow have another crisis, and then you bring in the peacekeeping mission.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
It’s my hope that African leaders can also embrace that vision of good governance, and then combine it with peace and security.
Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali. newtimes.co.rw (October 8, 2026)
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