Rapports

SUMMARYRegional crisis Civilians in parts the West Africa sub-region continued to suffer various forms of insecurity during 2003. In Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia, they endured economic stagnation and violent conflicts. In Mali and Burkina Faso, their economies were…

SUMMARYImpact of crisis The people of Côte d'Ivoire, including those who fled to Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana, continue to live with serious humanitarian needs, one year after an attempted coup split Côte d'Ivoire in two and…

The 10-month armed crisis in Côte d'Ivoire has displaced more than 500,000 people, mainly those from Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea. The crisis in Liberia further de-stabilises the sub-region, aggravating the plight of people trapped between the…

UNICEF appeals for US$ 18.5 million to provide assistance to some 3 million people in the sub-region 1 million Ivorian children out of school since the beginning of the crisis Over 100,000 people entered Guinea since upheavals began…

Text/Photos: Kent Page, UNICEF Regional Communication Officer, Western & Central Africa Region, Abidjan, 29 April 03 "Côte d'Ivoire Plus Five" CAP Launch On 29 April, United Nations agencies and other appealing organizations launched the "Côte d'Ivoire Plus Five" Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal (CAP) in…

The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 178 countries. For more…

Text/ Kent Page, UNICEF Regional Communication Officer, Western & Central Africa Region, Dakar Situation Overview: West Africa today finds itself at a critical juncture, particularly amongst the countries affected by the 7-month old, ongoing Ivory Coast Sub-Regional Crisis. Cross-border conflict,…

Field Assessment Coordination Team (FACT) Special focus on Mali Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) allocated: CHF 40,000 This bulletin is being issued based on the needs described below reflecting the information available at this time. Based on further updates and details from…

Demonstrators have stayed off the streets since a presidential appeal for calm on Friday. By Danna Harman, Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - Curfew here starts at 10 p.m., but last Friday, the streets were deserted…

PRESS RELEASE Berne, 4 February 2003 - With its campaign for fighting poverty, its humanitarian aid programmes and its commitment to peace and the rule of law, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC makes a contribution towards improving…