internally displaced persons

Women at the M’Poko camp for the displaced in Bangui, Central African Republic, home to around 20,000 IDPs. Photo: World Bank/Stephan Gladieu

On forced displacement we can learn from Africa

Africa refugees

Internally displaced Chadian women, who fled Boko Haram threats, living with host families in Baga-Sola. Photo: OCHA/Mayanne Munan

Chad: UN provides emergency funds for tens of thousands displaced by Boko Haram violence

Africa Boko Haram

Africa’s displaced people: out of the shadows

internally displaced persons African Union

African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await

East Africa feels blows of Kenyan crisis

internally displaced persons Kenya

Economic and social repercussions affect entire region