The rebel administration of the March 23 Movement (M23) in Goma, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has ordered the forced dismantling of displacement camps outside the city, pushing thousands of refugees to return home despite ongoing humanitarian concerns. The Congo River Alliance (AFC-M23), the rebel-led coalition that now governs Goma, issued a 72-hour […]

According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), approximately 18,000 refugees and returnees fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan have sought refuge in the Korsi Refugee Camp, located in a neighborhood of Birao, in the Vakaga region of eastern Central African Republic. Related:Sudan’s Food Aid Convoys Face Severe Delays Amid Conflict This region, situated near […]

The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has reached alarming levels, with over one million people now displaced due to escalating violence and instability. According to recent reports, the situation has deteriorated significantly, with many families forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in overcrowded shelters and makeshift camps. Related:Gang Violence in Haiti Claims Over 5,600 […]

The aftermath of Mozambique’s contentious presidential election has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, with nearly 3,000 people fleeing to neighboring countries amid ongoing violence and unrest. Related:South Africa Sends Special Envoy to Address Mozambique’s Election Protests The defeated presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, recently canceled a scheduled address where he was expected to discuss the […]

The ongoing violence in Sudan has forced over 80,000 people to seek refuge in South Sudan within a span of less than three weeks, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The influx of refugees and returnees, predominantly women and children, is primarily driven by escalating fighting in Sudan’s White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile […]

Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), has made an urgent call to raise $250 million to prevent millions more people in Syria from falling into extreme poverty and hunger. During her statement, McCain highlighted that over 1.6 million people are at risk of being displaced within the country, adding to the […]

The number of internally displaced persons in Africa has tripled over the past 15 years to 35 million, driven by conflicts in many countries on the continent and natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, indicates a report published on Tuesday. Related:Gaza: UNRWA Worried about Half a Million Displaced Gazans The Internal Displacement Observatory (IDMC) study, […]

In West Darfur, an estimated 27,500 people were uprooted by insecurity and attacks in the town of Selea and surrounding villages in Jabal Moon earlier last week, IOM reported. On Thursday, the UN Refugee Agency said that nearly 3 million refugees and returnees have fled Sudan after 18 months of war, crossing borders to seek […]

According to the official media report, more than 160,000 citizens are now refugees in 425 emergency camps set up to provide aid to those affected. Myanmar’s military junta confirmed the tragic death toll of at least 293 and 89 missing persons due to severe flooding in the country since last week. Related:Myanmar Military Junta Denies […]

The comprehensive plan ensures access to services, livelihoods, housing and enhanced resilience for displacement-affected communities. On Thursday, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre launched an action plan aimed at finding durable solutions to displacement, one of the challenges facing the country. Related:Somalia: Deadly suicide attack resulted in death of five policemen The National Solutions Pathways […]