Refugees
Rumonge : Congolese refugees at the Makombe site face difficulties accessing healthcare
Congolese refugees living at the Makombe site, in the district and province of Rumonge (southwestern Burundi), face serious difficulties accessing healthcare. Despite the presence of humanitarian organizations and basic infrastructure,
Rwanda : more than 7,000 young Burundian refugees supported by Maison Shalom in 2024
In 2024, Maison Shalom played a key role in the education and economic empowerment of young Burundian refugees in Rwanda. Thanks to its efforts, more than 7,000 young people were
Nakivale (Uganda) : rising school fees worry refugees
The increase in school fees in primary and secondary schools in Nakivale camp is causing serious concern among refugees. This increase of 5,000 Uganda shillings per pupil, bringing the quarterly
Nduta (Tanzania) : a Burundian refugee detained in inhumane conditions
Stany Nyandwi, in his thirties, was abducted by Tanzanian police officers outside the camp and taken to an initially unknown location. He was later found in prison, in critical condition
Butezi : a second body found in the camp in a week
A body was found a few meters from the Nyankanda camp in the district of Butezi in the province of Ruyigi (eastern Burundi) on Sunday. It has not been identified.
Nakivale (Uganda) : Albino refugees threatened by the scorching sun
Climate change threatens the lives of albinos in Nakivale camp in Uganda. Many of them suffer from critical skin lesions following the burning sun. They are sounding the alarm. INFO
Dzaleka (Malawi) : four nurses dismissed
The camp administration and the UNHCR have dismissed nurses after an investigation into the theft of medicines intended for refugees in Dzaleka camp located in Dowa district, some 41 kilometers
Tanzania : unilateral reduction of aid for refugees suffering from chronic diseases
The measure is due to the decision of the American Administration which suspended the external aid of which several humanitarian NGOs are beneficiaries. Refugees who received daily medicines to treat
Dzaleka (Malawi) : medicines intended for refugees stolen
A large stock of medicines was emptied during the night of February 26 to 27 at the Dzaleka camp in Malawi. Refugees who reported this theft to the police found
Kakuma (Kenya) : a dozen refugees injured during the march for drinking water
Since last Friday, the Kakuma camp in Kenya has been the scene of refugees’ protests. On Monday, several dozen refugees marched to the UNHCR office. They were demanding the supply