Internal displacement

As of September 2024, 3,991,898 individuals were affected, including 455,533 internally displaced persons (12% of the displaced population), 2,256,970 returnees former IDPs (56%), 531,919 returnees from abroad (13%) and 747,476 refugees (19%). In the CAR, the largest displaced population consists of former IDP returnees. Refugees from the CAR are primarily hosted by Cameroon (308,891 individuals, or 44% of the refugees), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (208,484 individuals, or 30% of the refugees) and Chad (138,542 individuals, or 20% of the refugees). Nonetheless, 11,008 refugees from the Central African Republic are still living in Sudan (2% of the refugees). The country is also home for refugees from neighbouring countries, hosting a total of 43,393 refugees coming from Sudan (29,070 individuals), the DRC (6,505 individuals), Chad (4,951 individuals) and South Soudan (2,867 individuals).

Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.

The Round 14 MSLA assessed 103 sites across Northern Mozambique, identifying a total of 214,576 internally displaced persons (IDPs). This represents a nine per cent increase from the previous round, with displacement driven primarily by ongoing insecurity in Cabo Delgado. While these figures focus on those residing in designated sites, it is important to note that many displaced individuals are also living within host communities, as reported in the DTM Round 21 Mobility Tracking Report. The assessment covered a range of site types, including relocation sites, resettlement sites, temporary sites or transit centers, and host community extensions. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic breakdown of IDPs, their vulnerabilities, and the specific sectoral needs across shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security, health, education, protection, and community engagement.

Key findings reveal that 55 per cent of the IDP population are children (under 18), with significant challenges in shelter, food security, and access to essential services. The data underscores the importance of targeted humanitarian interventions to address the ongoing and dynamic displacement situation in Northern Mozambique.

The Round 14 MSLA assessed 93 sites across Central and Southern Mozambique, identifying a total of 136,637 IDPs. This represents a 14 per cent increase from the previous round, with displacement driven primarily by climatic shocks. While these Figure focus on those residing in designated sites, it is important to note that many displaced individuals are also living within host communities, as reported in the DTM Round 21 Mobility Tracking Report. The assessment covered a range of site types, including relocation sites, resettlement sites, temporary sites or transit centers, and host community extensions. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic breakdown of IDPs, their vulnerabilities, and the specific sectoral needs across shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security, health, education, protection, and community engagement.

Key findings reveal that 50 per cent of the IDP population are children (under 18), with significant challenges in shelter, food security, and access to essential services. The data underscores the importance of targeted humanitarian interventions to address the ongoing and dynamic displacement situation in Central and Southern Mozambique.

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) collected data through Surveys with Refugees in the Ukraine Response region from April to June 2024. DTM interviewed a total of 247 individuals from Ukraine residing in Romania and who intend to stay in Romania for the foreseeable future. This report focuses on the employment profiles and labour market integration of 233 Ukrainian respondents who fall within the working age bracket (18-64 years old).

Key findings:

• 47% of respondents were active in the labour market, while 47% were inactive and 6% were unknown
• Within the active population, 56% were employed and 44% were unemployed and looking for a job
• Most respondents utilised their personal network to find employment (37%). Others utilised: recruitment agencies (26%), social media (15%), job portals (10%).
• 39% of respondents had neutral feelings towards their job satisfaction
• Majority of respondents identified no problems at work (66%). For those who did, the main problems included: being underpaid (7%), working long hours (3%),having no contract (1%), and no breaks (1%).
• Top 3 sources for paying expenses included: family support (49%), savings (40%), and income (32%).

In September, a total of 220 alerts were recorded, with 201 (91%) being event-related and 19 (9%) related to movements. In Adamawa State, all alerts from Demsa, Girei, Guyuk, Lamurde, Numan, Mayo-Belwa, and Shelleng LGAs were event-related. In Taraba State, Zing and Lau LGAs reported 67 per cent and 48 per cent event-related alerts, and 33 per cent and 52 per cent movement-related alerts, respectively. Disaggregated ward-level data shows that Gundo and Talum wards in Shelleng LGA of Adamawa State recorded the highest proportion of event-related alerts at 11 and 6 per cent, respectively. This was followed by Dwan and Gwamba wards in Demsa LGA of Adamawa State, each accounting for 5 per cent of the total alerts. Four per cent of the alerts led to population displacement, while the status of 2 per cent remains unknown. Additionally, 13 per cent of the event-related alerts resulted in casualties or injuries