Senegal | June 20, 2015 News World Refugee Day is celebrated throughout West and Central Africa Various cultural activities in camps are performed by refugees themselves
Senegal | June 20, 2015 News Worldwide displacement hits all-time high as war and persecution increase, including in West and Central Africa The number of people forcibly displaced at the end of 2014 has risen to a staggering 59.5 million compared to 51.2 million a year earlier.
Chad | June 14, 2015 Stories A New Home and a Helping Hand After fleeing violence in the Central African Republic, Jacob’s family find a new home in Chad, where generous locals have greeted them warmly.
Mauritania | June 4, 2015 News UNHCR and WFP launch an emergency appeal to donors to continue assistance to Malian refugees in Mauritania Without additional funding, food, shelter, education and other services will be severely reduced.
Mali | May 29, 2015 News Fighting in northern Mali forces thousands to flee their homes At least 57,000 people fled their homes, fearing violence or forced recruitment by armed groups.
Senegal | May 22, 2015 Stories UNHCR Workshop on Emergency Management held in Africa for the first time The WEM (Workshop on Emergency Management) in French