Niger: UNHCR Continues to Call for Dialogue to Resolve the Unfolding Situation in the Agadez Humanitarian Centre

UNHCR, the Refugee Agency, is very worried about the situation at the Humanitarian Centre in Agadez. We remain committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of people forced… Read more »

Central Africa: Brazzaville Hosts a Key Ministerial Meeting On Durable Solutions for Forcibly Displaced Central Africans

The governments of the signatory countries of the Yaoundé Declaration and the European Union met in Brazzaville last Friday for the second ministerial meeting of the… Read more »

Africa: Seeds of Hope - Houssenni's Journey Back to Central Africa

Houssenni Adamou, fled the Central African Republic 10 years ago leaving his wife and two children behind. As the first voluntary repatriation convoy of 2025 prepared to depart,… Read more »

Niger: News Comment By UNHCR's Representative in Niger On the Ongoing Situation At the Agadez Humanitarian Centre

This news comment is attributable to Emmanuel Gignac, UNHCR's Representative in Niger. Read more »

Niger: A Stitch in Time - Empowerment and Self-Reliance in Ouallam, Niger

Hama Dawa, a Malian refugee in Ouallam, Niger, has transformed his tailoring skills into a thriving workshop that trains refugees, internally displaced persons, and local youth.… Read more »

Central African Republic: UNHCR and WFP Call for Urgent Support to Address Sudanese Refugee Needs in Central African Republic

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warn of an impending shortage of emergency aid to the growing number of Sudanese refugees in the Central African… Read more »

Ghana: UNHCR Welcomes Ghana's Granting of Prima Facie Refugee Status to Displaced Burkinabes

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Ghana's decision to grant prima facie refugee status to forcibly displaced Burkinabe asylum seekers. This significant move immediately… Read more »

Chad: Chad, Nigeria, and UNHCR Sign Tripartite Agreement to Establish a Framework for Voluntary Repatriation

The Governments of Chad and Nigeria, together with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have signed a Tripartite Agreement (TA) to establish a structured framework for the eventual… Read more »

Gambia: Breaking Barriers, Transforming Lives - Refugee Students Thrive With Dafi Scholarships in the Gambia

"As a refugee girl, the odds had often seemed stacked against me, and the thought of pursuing higher education felt like an unattainable dream... The vision of graduation, of… Read more »

Africa: Surviving the Deluge - Stories of Resilience Amidst West and Central Africa's Devastating Floods

Seybata sits cross-legged on a worn blue mat in a sun-dappled compound in Harobanda, a neighbourhood in Niger's capital, Niamey. Her hands deftly stitch a large calico cloth, which… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UNHCR Gravely Concerned By Worsening Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DR Congo

UNHCR is gravely concerned about the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as conflict… Read more »

Niger: UNHCR Statement On Growing Tensions At the Humanitarian Centre Near Agadez, Niger

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned about the growing tensions at the Humanitarian Centre near Agadez town and their impact on our ability to deliver services to those… Read more »

Central Africa: From Barriers to Bridges - Empowering Refugee Education in West and Central Africa

Conflict, displacement, and limited resources have made education a daunting challenge for countless children throughout West and Central Africa, where entire communities are… Read more »

Cameroon: A Symbol of Hope - the Impact of Biometric ID Cards On Refugees in Cameroon

Ali Bappaladane has been living in Cameroon for almost six years now. He is president of the refugee association in Mbaimboum, Far North region. Today, Ali joins a queue of excited… Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan Hits Record One Million New Arrivals From Sudan Crisis

Over one million people have arrived in South Sudan, having fled the conflict in Sudan, setting a new record in the ongoing humanitarian and displacement crisis ignited by nearly… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Escalating Violence In Eastern DR Congo Displaces More Than 230,000 Since Start of Year

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the worsening violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has already displaced 237,000 people this year. Read more »

Rwanda: Burundian Refugee Uses Film to Educate On Violence Against Women in Rwanda

"Through film, I can draw attention to issues like gender-based violence, reaching a wider audience and creating a lasting impact." Read more »

Burkina Faso: From Shadows to School Desks - Restoring Hope for Forcibly Displaced Families in Burkina Faso

In Kaya, a bustling town in Burkina Faso's Centre-North region, Sonia Nikiema's life is a testament to resilience amidst adversity. At 28, she has already endured more than most.… Read more »

Africa: Year End Reflections From Abdouraouf Gnon-Konde, UNHCR's Regional Director for West and Central Africa - Five Recommendations for 2025

Reflecting on my experience over the year, I offer five recommendations for 2025 to guide our collective efforts alongside donors and partners, in protecting and finding solutions… Read more »

Burundi: UNHCR, Governments of Burundi and Tanzania Reaffirm Their Commitment to Supporting Burundian Refugees Voluntary Return and Sustainable Reintegration

The Governments of the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, met this week for the 25th Meeting of the Tripartite Commission… Read more »

Africa: Prioritizing the Rights of Children - a Call to Action On International Migrants Day

A Joint Statement by IOM, Save the Children, UNHCR, and UNICEF Read more »

Tanzania: Bringing Justice to Refugees' Doorstep in Tanzania's Nyarugusu Camp

Access to justice is one of the human rights that allows individuals irrespective of their gender and social status to be treated fairly. For refugees in the camps in Tanzania,… Read more »

Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days - AfDB, UNHCR Convene First Joint Session for Private Sector Investment Opportunities in Africa's Forced Displacement Settings

The African Development Bank and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), convened a high-level meeting of leading private sector investors, business leaders and development partners, to… Read more »

Africa: Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Response in Africa - UNHCR and Japan Celebrate Success of Ecentre for Africa 2024

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), in partnership with the Government of Japan, has concluded the 2024 eCentre for Africa program, a significant initiative aimed at strengthening local… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Refugee Father and Son Set Off to a New Life After Years in Ethiopia

For over 15 years, 53-year-old Ahmed lived on a strenuous existence in exile but never gave up on hope. Today, he is relieved to resettle with his son to the United States of… Read more »