Chad | March 6, 2015 Multimedia On the other side of the Lake When the fighting in north-eastern Nigeria came to Baga town, thousands of survivors fled across Lake Chad, searching for safety
Chad | March 3, 2015 Stories Nigerian refugees find shelter in Chad and get married After fleeing violence in north-east Nigeria, Moussa and Zara meet in exile and end up committing to each other.
Cameroon | March 3, 2015 News New influx of Nigerian refugees into Cameroon, relocation operation being launched Some 16,000 Nigerians have reportedly crossed into Cameroon’s Far North region, fleeing ongoing insurgent attacks on border villages.
Côte d’Ivoire | February 25, 2015 News ECOWAS members adopt a Declaration on Eradication of Statelessness in West Africa “Statelessness is a matter that bears not only on the humanity and dignity of thousands of our people but also on the peace and security of the region"
Côte d’Ivoire | February 25, 2015 Stories Barbara Hendricks: “Stateless people are like ghosts, forced to lead their lives in the shadows” The UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador met with some of those invisible people and is now an outspoken advocate for their cause.