Number of Central African refugees soars as violence intensifies

UNHCR concerned about thousands of Central Africans fleeing election violence

UNHCR outraged at killing of 100 civilians in Niger attacks, hundreds flee on foot

News comment: UNHCR welcomes new asylum law in Chad

This news comment is attributable to Millicent Mutuli, Director of the UNHCR Regional Bureau for West and Central Africa

New safety measures allow Malian refugees to return to camp in Burkina Faso

UNHCR condemns attack on Niger town hosting forcibly displaced people

How climate change is multiplying risks for displacement

Global heating is compounding threats for people already living with conflict and insecurity, further driving displacement around the world.

Child-trafficking in Mali increasing because of conflict and COVID-19

Armed groups in Mali trafficking children for labour in gold mines, using profits to enrich combatants, fuel the arms trade and finance the violence.

IOM and UNHCR carry out joint visit to the Canary Islands amid increasing arrivals