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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. -
Displaced Central Africans wait for life to begin again
4 Dec 2019 UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi listens to internally displaced people in Bambari and calls for a redoubled effort to help them go home. -
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. -
Unprecedented numbers flee as CAR violence surges
23 Jan 2018 Thousands pour across the border into Chad as forced displacement reaches its highest level since the crisis began in 2013. -
Renewed violence in CAR drives record levels of displacement
15 Sep 2017 As violence escalates across Central African Republic, thousands are forced to leave everything behind. -
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.