Nigeria, other Africa countries facing worsening humanitarian crisis – Report

A new report has projected a surge in displacement across West and Central Africa, driven by conflict, insecurity, and humanitarian challenges.

The Global Displacement Forecast Report 2025, released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Tuesday, shows that ongoing conflict and attacks on civilians are fuelling increased displacement across the region, including in Nigeria.

The report identified Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger,…