Bintou Keita: How would you describe yourself in three words? — FLAPSS

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How would you describe yourself in three words?

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Bintou Keita

UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General; head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

I don't believe in that. I think we are bringing who we are in the work.

Melissa Fleming, United Nations, 3 February 2025 source ↗

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Kind, fun and professional.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

Slow but trying.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 February 2026 source ↗

Happy, loyal and late.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗

Eager to learn.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 March 2026 source ↗

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I don't believe in that. I think we are bringing who we are in the work.

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I don't believe in that. I think we are bringing who we are in the work.

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I don't believe in that. I think we are bringing who we are in the work.

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Question What is your greatest fear? Identity & self

I don't believe in that. I think we are bringing who we are in the work.

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Question What has been your biggest disappointment? Failure & regret

I don't believe in that. I think we are bringing who we are in the work.

Recorded Melissa Fleming, United Nations, 3 February 2025 source ↗

Question What is your favourite side project? Craft & work

I don't believe in that. I think we are bringing who we are in the work.

Recorded Melissa Fleming, United Nations, 3 February 2025 source ↗

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