Africa: Year End Reflections From Abdouraouf Gnon-Konde, UNHCR’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa – Five Recommendations for 2025

Reflecting on the year, recommendations for 2025 in West and Central Africa focus on investing in countries upstream, remaining engaged in the Sahel, accelerating investment at the community level, and promoting sustainable responses to the protracted displacement crisis. The region faces increasing insecurity and conflict, leading to a growing number of internally displaced persons and refugees. The call is to adapt approaches, engage in preventative measures, and support local actors in addressing the evolving humanitarian challenges.

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