West Africa is on track to eradicate statelessness by 2024

Three years after the adoption of the Abidjan Declaration, much progress has been made towards eradicating statelessness in West Africa

December 18, 2017 News

West Africa: Ensuring effective alternatives to dangerous journeys

Strengthening protection and solutions for refugees and asylum seekers in West Africa is critical in response to mixed migratory flows.

November 5, 2017 News

West Africa mobilized to ensure that everyone has the right to a nationality

One million people are stateless or at risk of statelessness in West Africa, essentially because of gaps in nationality laws and obstacles in administrative procedures to establish proof of nationality

January 18, 2016 Stories

Return to Timbuktu

A story of exile and reunion for Malian refugees

December 3, 2015 Stories

Tailored solutions for Malian refugees with disabilities in Mauritania

UNHCR recognizes the achievements and supports refugees with disabilities to rebuild their life in harsh environments. Meet Mohamed in the arid lands of Mauritania.

November 13, 2015 Stories

Mali: UNHCR launches local integration activities for Ivoirian refugees

"The goal is to help them recover their dignity and rebuild their lives"