Editing Model United Nations (section)

=== Africa ===

==== Botswana ====
The majority of MUN conferences held in [[Botswana]] are centred around the capital city, [[Gaborone]]. Model United Nations events have also happened online, with [[Youth International Conclave]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://startuppakistan.com.pk/one-of-the-asias-largest-hybrid-leadership-entrepreneurshipsummit-organized-by-youth-international-conclave/|title=One of the Asia's Largest Hybrid Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summit Organized by Youth International Conclave|date=12 November 2021 |publisher=Startup Pakistan}}</ref> hosting an event to encourage more of the youth to take part.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fyouthintconclave.org%2Fposts%2Fpfbid058VZPFyRongKc2f2NgY9pTpwcLVoEhdAvMKghhs3EEVFhW9CAmMjGUd7eT7drpAEl|title=Facebook Post|website=Facebook}} {{better source needed|date=February 2023}}</ref> 

====Nigeria====
Lagos Model United Nations<ref name="LMUN – Lagos Model United Nations">{{Cite web|title=LMUN – Lagos Model United Nations|url=http://lmun.ng/lmun/|access-date=2020-07-07|website=lmun.ng}}</ref> is one of Africa's pioneer MUN Conferences. Set in [[Lagos]], it is the largest MUN Conference in [[West Africa]],<ref name="Olufowobi">{{Cite web|last=Olufowobi|first=Oludayo|date=2020-02-23|title=University of Lagos Model UN Review: the Largest Collegiate Conference in Nigeria|url=https://allamericanmun.com/university-of-lagos-model-un-review-the-largest-collegiate-conference-in-nigeria/|access-date=2020-07-07|website=All-American Model UN|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/unilag-to-host-lagos-model-united-nations-2017-conference/|title=UNILAG to host Lagos Model United Nations 2017 Conference|date=25 February 2017|access-date=7 July 2020|archive-date=7 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707163755/https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/unilag-to-host-lagos-model-united-nations-2017-conference/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and attracts over 400 delegates each year. The Conference is hosted by the Faculty of Law, [[University of Lagos]] and simulates up to 10 committees of the [[United Nations]] annually. The Conference began in 2016, due to the desire of the founders to organize a conference in [[Nigeria]], after participating in several Model United Nations conferences worldwide including National Model United Nations and Rome Model United Nations.<ref name="LMUN – Lagos Model United Nations"/><ref name="Olufowobi"/>

Beyond the simulation of committees, the Conference offers other activities for delegates such as the [[Sustainable Development Goals]] (SDG) Workshop and the Idea Fair.<ref name="Olufowobi"/> The SDG Workshop is a platform for SDG experts to share their experiences with the delegates, while the Idea Fair<ref name="Olufowobi"/> is an opportunity for young innovators working on different SDGs to win a cash grant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=David Tobiloba Adeyemi Of ACU Wins the Lagos Model United Nations 2017 Idea Fair - AcademicsNG|url=http://www.academicsng.com.ng/2017/07/david-tobiloba-adeyemi-of-acu-wins-lagos-model-united-nations-2017-idea-fair.html|access-date=2020-07-07|website=School News, Admissions, JAMB News, Nigeria Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges News|language=en-US|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804030256/https://www.academicsng.com.ng/2017/07/david-tobiloba-adeyemi-of-acu-wins-lagos-model-united-nations-2017-idea-fair.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== Tunisia ====
Conferences in Tunisia are mostly found in [[Tunis]] and they are usually sponsored by the Tunisian International Model United Nations (TIMUN<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timun.tn/|title=Tunisian International Model United Nations|website=www.timun.tn/|access-date=2012-08-01|ref=TIMUN|archive-date=22 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130222022122/http://timun.tn/|url-status=dead}}</ref>). The most famous conference in Tunisia is the "Grande Simulation annuelle du TIMUN" in Tunis, which host more than 300 delegates. These conferences are usually hosted by the biggest national universities. Since the 6th edition, the "Grande Simulation annuelle" is under the patronage of the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and welcomes Tunisian ministers and diplomats.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}

==== Other countries ====
The other conferences in Africa include NAIMUN<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naimun.org|title=North Africa International Model United Nations|website=www.naimun.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616110200/http://naimun.org/|archive-date=2015-06-16|url-status=dead|access-date=2012-08-01|ref=NAIMUN}}</ref> in [[Marrakech]]. Established in August 2012 by a coalition of North African youths, NAIMUN is the largest student-run Model United Nations conference in Africa and the Middle East, with 4 sub-branches in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt.<ref name="NAIMUN">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2014/10/140437/exclusive-interview-with-the-president-of-the-north-africa-international-model-united-nations/|publisher=Morocco World News|author=Larbi Arbaoui|date=1 October 2014|title=Exclusive Interview with the President of the North Africa International Model United Nations}}</ref> It trains and encourages young people to address pressing global issues and engages them in resolving global problems. NAIMUN is a non-profit organization which provides an equal opportunity for all youth to actively participate in an open debate. JoMUN<ref>{{cite web|title=Johannesburg Model United Nations|url=https://mymun.com/conferences/jomun-2015|website=JoMUN on mymun.com|access-date=1 June 2015|ref=jomun}}</ref> in [[Johannesburg]], and IMIRAMUN<ref>{{cite web|title=International Mirabilis Model United Nations|url=https://mymun.com/conferences/imiramun-2015|website=IMIRAMUN on mymun.com|access-date=1 June 2015|ref=imiramun}}</ref> in [[Windhoek]] took place in Benin, in Cotonou. The first edition of Algeria Model United Nations was held in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Algeria Model United Nations|url=http://algeriamun.org/|ref=AlgeriaMUN|website=Algeriamun.org|access-date=22 January 2016|archive-date=11 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511131834/http://algeriamun.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref>