Niger: Niger Officially Launches Global Alliance to End Statelessness

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Niger authorities today officially launched the Global Alliance to End Statelessness in the West African country. Launched globally in October… Read more »

West Africa: Surviving the Sahel - Stories of Resilience in Cameroon's Far North

The torrential rains that swept through Baléma village in Cameroon's Far North in 2024, did more than cool the air--they triggered devastating floods. For 75-year-old… Read more »

Mali: UNHCR Applauds Mali's Adoption of Landmark Law to Protect Stateless People

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the recent adoption of Mali's groundbreaking legislation to protect the rights of stateless people and resolve their plight. Read more »

West Africa: European Union Steps Up Support for People Displaced From the Sahel Into Coastal Countries

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 20 June 2025: As conflict continues to uproot communities across the Central Sahel, the European Union (EU) has announced €10 million in new… Read more »

Niger: Lafia Ouwar Jiki - the Women Turning Displacement Into a Movement of Solidarity in Diffa, Niger

On the shaded veranda of a storeroom in Awaridi, a settlement in the city of Diffa in southeastern Niger near the Nigerian border, a group of women sit shoulder to shoulder on… Read more »

Senegal: From Displacement to Diesel Engines - a Refugee Mechanic's Path to Self-Reliance

In the heart of the East side of bustling Dakar, Senegal's capital in the Hann Bel-Air neighbourhood, Cameroonian refugee Marie ETAH is conducting a standard motor vehicle service… Read more »

Niger: UNHCR Statement On Reduction of Food Assistance At the Agadez Humanitarian Centre in Niger

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, regrets to announce that blanket food assistance at the Humanitarian Centre in Agadez will be phased out by July 2025, with the final general… Read more »

Cameroon: From Refugee to Entrepreneur - the Inspiring Journey of Haphizou Amadou Aziri

In the heart of University of Yaounde 2, the fragrant aroma of fried eggs and spaghetti known locally as "deux oeufs spaghetti" draws students and locals alike to a vibrant cafe… Read more »

Niger: UNHCR Welcomes the Release of Eight Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Agadez

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the release, on 04 April 2025, of eight refugees and asylum-seekers residing at the Humanitarian Centre in Agadez. Read more »

Cameroon: UNHCR Applauds Cameroon's Inclusive Approach to Displacement and Calls for Increased Global Support

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commends the Government of Cameroon for introducing a national framework to issue identity documents, including biometric identity cards to refugees. Read more »

Senegal: Resilience in Exile - Stories of Refugee Women in Senegal and the Gambia

In Senegal and The Gambia, stories of resilience, determination, and hope unfold every day. Women who once had stable lives were forced to flee their homes due to conflict,… Read more »

Niger: UNHCR Continues to Call for Dialogue to Resolve the Unfolding Situation in the Agadez Humanitarian Centre

UNHCR, the Refugee Agency, is very worried about the situation at the Humanitarian Centre in Agadez. We remain committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of people forced… Read more »

Niger: News Comment By UNHCR's Representative in Niger On the Ongoing Situation At the Agadez Humanitarian Centre

This news comment is attributable to Emmanuel Gignac, UNHCR's Representative in Niger. Read more »

Niger: A Stitch in Time - Empowerment and Self-Reliance in Ouallam, Niger

Hama Dawa, a Malian refugee in Ouallam, Niger, has transformed his tailoring skills into a thriving workshop that trains refugees, internally displaced persons, and local youth.… Read more »

Ghana: UNHCR Welcomes Ghana's Granting of Prima Facie Refugee Status to Displaced Burkinabes

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Ghana's decision to grant prima facie refugee status to forcibly displaced Burkinabe asylum seekers. This significant move immediately… Read more »

Chad: Chad, Nigeria, and UNHCR Sign Tripartite Agreement to Establish a Framework for Voluntary Repatriation

The Governments of Chad and Nigeria, together with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have signed a Tripartite Agreement (TA) to establish a structured framework for the eventual… Read more »

Gambia: Breaking Barriers, Transforming Lives - Refugee Students Thrive With Dafi Scholarships in the Gambia

"As a refugee girl, the odds had often seemed stacked against me, and the thought of pursuing higher education felt like an unattainable dream... The vision of graduation, of… Read more »

Africa: Surviving the Deluge - Stories of Resilience Amidst West and Central Africa's Devastating Floods

Seybata sits cross-legged on a worn blue mat in a sun-dappled compound in Harobanda, a neighbourhood in Niger's capital, Niamey. Her hands deftly stitch a large calico cloth, which… Read more »

Niger: UNHCR Statement On Growing Tensions At the Humanitarian Centre Near Agadez, Niger

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned about the growing tensions at the Humanitarian Centre near Agadez town and their impact on our ability to deliver services to those… Read more »

Central Africa: From Barriers to Bridges - Empowering Refugee Education in West and Central Africa

Conflict, displacement, and limited resources have made education a daunting challenge for countless children throughout West and Central Africa, where entire communities are… Read more »

Cameroon: A Symbol of Hope - the Impact of Biometric ID Cards On Refugees in Cameroon

Ali Bappaladane has been living in Cameroon for almost six years now. He is president of the refugee association in Mbaimboum, Far North region. Today, Ali joins a queue of excited… Read more »

Niger: Number of Malian Refugees in Niger Reaches New High

The number of Malian refugees in Niger has reached its highest level since conflict erupted there in 2012, with thousands fleeing eastern Mali in recent weeks despite the signing… Read more »