UNHCR Archives

Somalia’s Hunger Crisis Deepens as Drought and Aid Cuts Put Children at Risk

Somalia is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as drought, conflict, displacement and sharp reductions in international aid leave millions struggling to access food, clean water and healthcare. About 6 million…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

144 Refugees and Migrants Reported Dead or Missing After Boat Tragedies Off Mauritania

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that 144 refugees and migrants are dead or missing following a series of maritime tragedies off the coast of Mauritania,…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Burundian Refugees Say Tanzania Is Forcing Them Out of Camps Amid Repatriation Drive

Thousands of refugees from Burundi living in camps in Tanzania say they are being forced to return home as authorities demolish houses, churches and other structures in the camps, raising…

Africa News Now March 7, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

UN Refugee Chief Salih Praises Kenya’s Kakuma Camp as Model for Integration

The new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, visited Kakuma refugee camp in northwestern Kenya on Monday, commending the country’s efforts to integrate refugees into local society.…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026