West and Central Africa
DTM West and Central Africa
DTM Operations in the region
- Active DTM operation
- Past DTM operation
In December 2023, a total of 246 alerts were reported, consisting of 211 events (86%) and 35 movements (14%). The alerts included 155 (63%) and 91 (37%) reports in Adamawa and Taraba states, respectively.
Le suivi des situations d’urgence (en anglais, Emergency Tracking
L’OIM, en collaboration avec l’Institut National de la Statistique du Mali (INSTAT), a mis en œuvre une enquête dite de Présence des Migrants entre juillet et août 2023.
Cross-border transhumance is a long-standing traditional pastoral practice in West and Central Africa (WCA) whereby herders migrate seasonally, crossing borders with their livestock, in search of water and pasture.
La Mauritanie est un pays particulièrement vulnérable aux risques de catastrophes telles que les sécheresses et les inondations.
Over 610,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan. IOM estimates that more than 136,735 among them are Chadian returnees and expects this number to rise to 150,000 by the end of March 2024, due to ongoing conflict in Darfur.
• Plus de 610 000 personnes ont traversé le Tchad depuis le début de la crise au Soudan. L'OIM estime que plus de 136 735 d'entre elles sont des retournés tchadiens et s'attend à ce que ce nombre atteigne 150 000 d'ici à la fin du mois de mars 2024, en raison du conflit actuel au Darfour.
On 1 January 2024, a non-state armed group (NSAG) reportedly attacked Gatawarwa Town in the Gatamarwa ward of Chibok LGA in Borno State. The attack affected 114 individuals. As a result of the attack, 12 fatalities and 16 injuries were reported.
Between 01 and 07 January 2024, a total of 2,200 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
Data collection for IDPs took place between July and September 2023 in 2,068 localities in the six states of north-east Nigeria (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba and Bauchi).
Between 25 and 31 December 2023, a total of 915 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
Round 12 of DTM data collection in Nigeria’s north-west and north-central regions was conducted between 13 September and 24 October 2023.
On December 24th, 2023, a series of devastating attacks unfolded across numerous communities in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, prompting urgent humanitarian response. The attackers targeted residents, resulting in the displacement of 1,868 households and 13,310 individuals.
• Over 550,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan. IOM estimates that more than 131,425 among them are Chadian returnees and expects this number to rise to 150,000 by the end of March 2024, due to renewed conflict in Darfur.
Six LGAs have been mapped as locations with IDPs in Benue State based on DTM Round 11 (March 2023).
• Depuis le début des affrontements au Soudan, plus de 550 000 personnes ont traversé la frontière vers le Tchad.
L’OIM, à travers l’outil de suivi des flux de populations
Between 18 and 24 December 2023, a total of 1,336 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
La transhumance est une pratique ancienne dans la région du Sahel, et plus particulièrement au Tchad.
L’OIM, à travers l’outil de Suivi des flux de populations
L’enquête détaillée a pour but de mieux comprendre les mouvements de transhumance, particulièrement les rôles des transhumants, les sources d'information utilisées pour s'informer sur la proximité de pâturage, les raisons des mouvements des él
La transhumance est une méthode d’élevage par laquelle les éleveurs accompagnent leurs troupeaux à la recherche de pâturages et de points d’eau.
The coastal countries of West Africa are experiencing the impact of climate change and spill-over of the Central Sahel crisis.
Le suivi des urgences a pour but de recueillir des informations sur les mouvements importants et soudains, ainsi que sur des urgences de sécurité
Mali - Baseline Assessment Round 1
Jan 30 2014
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Chad — Site and Village Assessment — Lac Province — Round 4
Jul 31 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Central African Republic - Baseline Assessment Round 5
Sep 30 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Location Assessment Round 25
Nov 13 2018
A location assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement community.
Cameroon - Baseline Assessment Round 14
Jun 30 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Mali - Baseline Assessment Round 46
Sep 30 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Mali - Baseline Assessment Round 45
Sep 18 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Location Assessment Round 24
Sep 05 2018
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 24
Sep 05 2018
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 24
Sep 05 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Central African Republic - Baseline Assessment Round 4
Sep 03 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Mali - Baseline Assessment Round 44
Aug 14 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Mali - Baseline Assessment Round 43
Jun 30 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Mali - Baseline Assessment Round 42
May 31 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Location Assessment Round 23
Jun 30 2018
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 23
Jun 30 2018
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 23
Jun 30 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Cameroon - Baseline Assessment Round 13
Apr 30 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Central African Republic - Baseline Assessment Round 2
Jan 31 2018
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Chad — Site and Village Assessment — Lac Province — Round 3
May 23 2018
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
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