Algeria
The political conflict in Western Sahara, unresolved for over 4 decades, has left thousands of Sahrawi refugees stranded.
Burkina Faso
The humanitarian situation is deteriorating quickly and severely in Burkina Faso, a fragile country that is among the 10 poorest in the world.
Burundi
Almost 300,000 Burundian refugees remain displaced in neighbouring countries, with most of them having fled Burundi after contested elections and violence in 2015.
Cameroon
Cameroon is affected by 3 simultaneous and complex humanitarian crises: (i) in the country’s Far North (close to Lake Chad and Nigeria), (ii) in the Northwest and Southwest regions (where armed groups are fighting the government), and (iii) in the neighbouring Central African Republic.
Central African Republic
Since the December 2020 presidential elections, the Central African Republic (CAR) is torn by violence opposing armed groups against government forces.
Chad
Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world, marked by low development, very limited availability of basic social services, and exposure to climate and environmental hazards.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Between conflict, poverty, malnutrition and frequent disease outbreaks, humanitarian needs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are among the highest in the world.
Ethiopia
There are significant humanitarian needs in Ethiopia due to an overlap of crises – conflict, inter-communal clashes, natural hazards, and COVID-19.
Kenya
Kenya hosts over 500,000 refugees and asylum seekers. They are entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance, even for their most basic needs.
Libya
Since 2011, intense conflict and political fragmentation have significantly impacted Libya’s social fabric, basic services, and national infrastructure.
Madagascar
Madagascar is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years. The combined effects of drought, low agricultural productivity, the impact of COVID-19 and a lack of essential food staples in the market, have resulted in a deteriorating food security situation.
Mali
A complex crisis is affecting Mali, driven by conflict and insecurity, triggering (i) large-scale population displacements, (ii) socio-political instability, (iii) climate shocks and epidemics, and (iv) unprecedented levels of food and nutrition insecurity.
Mauritania
Bridging the Arab Maghreb and the Sahel region, Mauritania is one of the poorest countries in the world.
Mozambique
In Mozambique, over 1.4 million people are currently facing severe food insecurity due to the security situation, the drought, and the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.
Niger
Niger continues to suffer significant humanitarian needs due to the conflict, food shortages, child malnutrition, and epidemics.
Nigeria
In Northeast Nigeria, 8.4 million people require humanitarian aid.
Sahel
Humanitarian needs in the Sahel continue to be on the rise due to the combined effect of increasingly violent conflicts, deep poverty, climate change, and unprecedented food insecurity and malnutrition.
Somalia
For decades, Somalia has suffered from prolonged conflict and extreme weather, including recurrent droughts and floods.
South Sudan
It is estimated that 75% of South Sudan’s population requires urgent humanitarian assistance in 2022.
Southern Africa and Indian Ocean
Climatic shocks and recurrent natural hazards, on top of economic and political challenges, crop pests and diseases, and conflict, continue to affect millions of people in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region.
Sudan
The continued political gridlock following the October 2021 military coup has led to a drastic reduction in the financial capacity to respond to the growing needs.
Uganda
Uganda hosts the largest refugee population in Africa and the third largest in the world, of which 61% are from South Sudan.
Zimbabwe
Climatic shocks and a deteriorating economic environment have left almost 7 million people in Zimbabwe requiring humanitarian assistance.