IOM works with national and local authorities in order to gain a better understanding of population movements throughout Southern Africa. Through the setup of Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs), IOM seeks to quantify migration flows, trends and routes and to gain a better understanding of the profiles of observed individuals at entry, transit or exit points (such as border crossing posts, bus stations, rest areas, police checkpoints and reception centres). This report is an overview of the data collected in these FMPs from 1 to 31 May 2022.

Inter-regional migration from and within the Southern Africa is categorized along the following corridors. The Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) were set-up in several key transit locations along the corridors to track the movements of passengers: 

•Zimbabwe (Mutare) – Mozambique (Manica)

•Zimbabwe – Zambia (Chirundu)

•Zimbabwe – Botswana (Plumtree)

•Zimbabwe (Beitbridge) – South Africa

•Malawi (Mchinji) - Zambia (Mwami)

•Malawi (Karonga ) – United Republic of Tanzania

•Malawi (Mwanza) – Mozambique (Zobue) 

•Malawi (Mulanje) – Mozambique

•Mozambique (Ressano Garcia) – South Africa

•Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kasumbalesa) – Zambia

Over the reporting period a total of 84,857 movements were observed across 50 FMPs in the region. The Zimbabwe – South Africa corridor hosted the largest number of movements with 41,961 (49%) followed by the Malawi (Mwanza) – Mozambique (Zobue) corridor with 10,079 (12%) and the Malawi – Zambia corridor with 6,583 movements reported (8%).

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management (PMM), there are more than 5.1* million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory, 3.6* million of whom are seeking international protection. Most are Syrians (3,648,983* individuals) who are granted temporary protection status. In addition, international protection applicants from countries including Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq constitute another group of foreign nationals. According to PMM, there were 29,256* international protection applicants present in Türkiye in 20211, published annually. Moreover, according to UNHCR**, there are close to 330,000 international protection status holders and asylum-seekers. Since March 2022 the number of Syrians residing in camps has decreased by 1,386.

*Data source PMM, 30.06.2022
**Data source UNHCR, December 2021

Between 24 February and 18 July 2022, Ukrainian refugees represent 92 per cent (493,094) of all individuals  registered at entry from Ukraine (UKR) to the Republic of Moldova (MDA). The remaining eight per cent (45,508) are TCNs. Similarly, Ukrainian refugees represent 90 per cent (286,437) of all individuals registered while leaving the Republic of Moldova towards Romania during the reporting period and the remaining 10 per cent (32,569) are TCNs. 

This report focuses on trends of TCNs from Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova, analyzing data about their stay or their subsequent movement out of the country.

L’objectif de l’outil de suivi des urgences est de rassembler des informations sur les mouvements significatifs et soudains de populations. Ce tableau de bord présente des informations sur des mouvements déplacements de personnes survenus entre le 25 juin et 17 juillet 2022 dans les localités de Tolkomari, Kouyape, Mozogo et Nguetchewe, arrondissement du Kolofata et du Mayo Moskota (départements du Mayo-Sava et du Mayo-Tsanaga) dans la région de l’Extrême-Nord.

With the onset of the rainy season in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Adamawa, varying degrees of damages have been reported in multiple locations in the region. Heavy rainfalls, accompanied by strong winds have caused serious damages to shelters and infrastructures.
On 17 July  2022, heavy rainfalls in Song LGA in Adamawa State resulted in the flooding of the Loko communities in the ward Song Gari. IOM’s DTM programme carried out assessments to ascertain the level of damage sustained in the affected communities. Over 1,200 individuals from 148 households were displaced from Song Gari Ward in Song LGA to neighbouring wards in the LGAs Gombi, Girei, Maiha and Yola North also situated in Adamawa State.

An estimated 148 individuals are currently residing in the Secretariat of Song LGA. While others left to stay with relatives in neigbouring LGAs. In total, 100 shelters were either damaged or flooded by storms, leaving a total of 100 households in immediate need of shelter. Four casualties were reported as a result of the storms. The affected population are in need of shelter, shelter repair kits, NFIs and medical services. 

In May 2022, a total of 26,920 movements were observed across five of Ethiopia's flow monitoring points (FMPs). This represents a 2% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with April 2022 when an average of 889 movements per day were observed.

Outgoing movements during May have continued to be higher (84.5%) than incoming movements (15.5%). A total of 22,760 outgoing movements were observed of which 11,592 (50.9%) were heading towards Saudi Arabia, 2,495 (11%) were going to Djibouti, 2,449 (10.8%) were travelling towards Kenya, 1,496 (6.6%) to Somalia, 1,233 (5.4%) intended to reach South Africa, 774 (3.4%) headed to Sudan, and 665 (2.9%) to the United Arab Emirates. The remaining outgoing movements were travelling to several Middle Eastern, European and North American countries.

At the same time, 4,160 incoming movements were observed, of which 1,817 (43.7%) had originated from Djibouti, while 988 (23.8%) came from Sudan, 639 (15.4%) from Kenya, 435 (10.5%) movements from Somalia, 256 (6.2%) from Yemen and the remaining from Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Zambia and South Sudan. Almost all of these were Ethiopian nationals (94.6%) who were likely returning home.

Des affrontements importants entre gangs rivaux (« G9 » et « Gpep ») se sont déroulés depuis vendredi 8 juillet, surtout dans les quartiers de Brouklin, Boston, Belecou, Projet Drouillard et Bois Neuf à Cité Soleil. Ces violences ont causé une détérioration de la situation sécuritaire, avec 38 quartiers affectés par des violences généralisées et 22 par des violences ciblées. En total, 2 448 nouveaux déplacements et 2 826 nouvelles arrivées de personnes déplacées internes ont été rapportés pendant la période d’évaluation dans les 221 quartiers évalués. Les principaux quartiers d’origine étaient Vaudreuil – Truttier (500 déplacements individuels), Ti Ayiti (422), Projet Drouillard (326), Boston (286) et Cite Lumière (220), alors que le nombre de personnes déplacées hors et dans Brouklin reste inconnu. Au 18 juillet, la plupart des sites spontanés hors des quartiers affectés par les affrontements avait été libérés, à la suite du retour des personnes déplacées ou leur mouvement dans des communautés hôtes. Durant la période d’évaluation de 2 - 8 juillet, la DTM estimait 108 nouveaux déplacements et 213 nouvelles arrivées de personnes déplacées internes dans 195 quartiers évalués.

Since 24 February 2022, Ukrainians and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) have been fleeing from Ukraine to neighbouring countries as a result of the war in Ukraine. Since 12 April, IOM’s DTM has deployed needs assessments with Ukrainians and TCNs in Poland. The sample is not representative of all Ukrainians and TCNs in Poland, results should hence only be considered as indicative.

Between 14 May and 5 June 2022, IOM Germany conducted a rapid survey amongst Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who fled the war in Ukraine to Germany. The study intends to gather insights into profiles, needs and intentions of TCNs displaced from Ukraine. According to official numbers, around 18, 000 TCNs from Ukraine have sought protection in Germany since 24 February 2022. On 4 March 2022, the EU agreed to activate the Temporary Protection Directive, granting refugees from Ukraine temporary protection and visa free entry to Germany; the legal perspective for TCNs, however, remains unclear. IOM Germany collected information through an online questionnaire distributed by key diaspora organizations, activists and online campaigns. IOM Germany is grateful for the support of the Network of African Diaspora, TANG e.V., Bridges Over Borders and Kenyan Women in Germany e.V. (KWIG), especially. This initial report presents data from 114 TCNs displaced from Ukraine who voluntarily and anonymously completed the survey (methodology note on page 2).

Main results: Most respondents are young 26 years old), single 83 and enrolled in higher education (65%). The majority of respondents hold Nigerian or Ghanaian citizenship and reside in Berlin and Southern Germany. Respondents spent varying amounts of time in Ukraine before being displaced, some less than year, others 5 years or more. Most left Ukraine without a clear destination (54%) but now would like to stay in Germany long-term (70%). The most pressing needs are access to education, language courses followed by financial and housing assistance. Many experienced discrimination and racism on their journey to Germany.