December 16, 2016 News UNHCR chief launches U$241 million appeal for conflict-displaced in Lake Chad Basin “This is one of Africa’s largest displacement crises and the world cannot afford to brush it under the carpet”
December 13, 2016 News UN refugee chief praises Niger’s help for refugees Filippo Grandi says Niger sets a strong example through its hospitality for people fleeing conflict in Mali and Nigeria.
October 31, 2016 News An African bank partners with UNHCR for livelihood and education projects The Ecobank group will initially contribute $100,000 and is committed to further assist refugees in Africa
October 27, 2016 News UNHCR commemorates 2 years of the #IBelong campaign to eradicate global statelessness In West Africa, some 45,000 stateless people or at risk of statelessness have received identity documents in the past year and a half
October 20, 2016 News Burkina Faso accedes to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness A crucial legal and human rights goal has been achieved in the fight against the plight of statelessness with the adoption of a bill earlier this week.
October 14, 2016 News UNHCR condemns violence against civilians in CAR Clashes between rival militias have forced thousands to flee and disrupted vital humanitarian operations.
