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Thousands of Central Africans seek refuge in Cameroon
19 Jan 2021 A resurgence of violence in the Central African Republic has driven 5,000 Central Africans to seek safety across the border in Cameroon. -
Baaba Maal appeals for support for Sahel
20 Oct 2020 Senegalese musician, singer and UNHCR supporter calls for action to end world's fastest growing displacement crisis. -
UNHCR says all parties must protect civilians as more fighting sweeps across Sahel
24 Apr 2020 'I want to go home, but I fear every day,' says displaced farmer from Mali-Niger border. -
Across West Africa dual challenge of conflict and coronavirus threatens millions of people
17 Apr 2020 COVID-19-related border closures, fragile health services exacerbate challenge in region grappling with one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. -
Innovative Cameroon project will benefit refugees and hosts
29 Jun 2018 A World Bank funded programme is designed to provide refugees and residents in poor areas with better health care, schools and infrastructure. -
Deadly trade through Niger snares refugees and migrants
4 Aug 2017 Nearly 30 per cent of those who risk all to cross the desert to Libya could qualify for some form of protection once they reach Europe. -
UNHCR outlines way forward on Nigeria displacement
24 Feb 2017 At a conference in Oslo, the UN Refugee Agency presents steps to ensure protection, access and lasting solutions for displaced Nigerians returning home. -
After displacement by Boko Haram, life remains a challenge
23 Feb 2017 An international conference in Oslo draws attention to the plight of millions of people driven from their homes across Nigeria and the Lake Chad region by insurgency. -
Chad helps returnees at risk of statelessness to get papers
20 Jan 2017 UNHCR is working with Chad and partners to ensure the children of Chadian émigrés fleeing war in neighbouring countries finally receive ID cards to start over.