Reports

Editorial: "The Sahel, a threatening and threatened space" The Sahel is not a region like any other. Long regarded as one of the poorest in the world, the Sahel is now simultaneously faced with the adverse effects of…

Highlights The Nigerien Government launched an emergency plan1 of 45 billion CFA francs (about US$72 million)2 to respond to Diffa’s humanitarian crisis. The plan targets 363,200 people between 25 March and 31 December 2015. Regional authorities and humanitarian…

World Vision created a resource center for hand pump maintenance in 2011 to overcome the recurring spare parts accessibility problem in Dan Goulbi municipality located in Kornaka West ADP. Today the center has repair artisans organized…

RÉSUMÉ Suite à la récente extension du conflit du nord-est Nigéria au Niger, d’importants mouvements de populations ont été constatés dans la région de Diffa au Niger. Face à cette nouvelle situation, un groupe inter-agences composés de 14…

Situation analysis Description of the disaster On 12 December 2014, 10 cases of cholera were reported in the Chetmari area of Diffa region of Niger. By 14 December 2014, 91 cases and 4 deaths had been reported; and…

Faits saillants Le gouvernement du Niger a lancé un nouveau plan d’urgence1 d’environ 45 milliards de FCFA (environ 72 millions USD)2 pour la réponse à la crise humanitaire à Diffa.Ce plan cible 363 620 personnes pour la…

The British Red Cross has pledged more than half a million pounds to help people caught up in a growing and underreported crisis in Africa. Countries across the Sahel, an area stretching from Eritrea on…

Land Rover today announced a three year partnership with the Irish Red Cross, helping to bring safe drinking water to regions of Niger affected by drought and failed harvests. The partnership has already seen great success with…

UNICEF Response UNHCR is setting up three refugee camps in Diffa region. As of March 2015, only Sayam Forage camp is functional and hosts 700 refugees. UNICEF is supporting the installation by providing squatting plates, water bladders,…

PRINCIPAUX PROBLÈMES HUMANITAIRES 1.1 . L’insécurité alimentaire L’insécurité alimentaire continue d’être préoccupante, malgré les mesures d’atténuation mises en place par le Gouvernement et les acteurs humanitaires. La faible capacité de production et l’insuffisance des revenus de nombreux ménages…