Transforming Africa also calls for greater investment in local communities hosting people forced to flee.

As the African Development Bank Group Annual Meeting takes place this week, we urge stronger support for national efforts to drive refugee inclusion, solutions & the growth of local economies.

Countries in the East and Horn of Africa have hosted hundreds of thousands of refugees for decades.

Now, both refugee and host communities feel the impacts of severe rains & flooding.

Here are five things to know about the situation by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency 👇

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UNHCR concerned about situation of a group of Sudanese refugees in Amhara region; looking for a solution to avoid further worsening.

🚨FULL STATEMENT by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency:
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For people forced to flee, returning home ends a long, often traumatic period of exile lasting years or decades.

In Magwi, South Sudan, with support from donors like Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, we are helping South Sudanese returnees to reintegrate into local communities and rebuild their lives.

Imagine getting your period while fleeing conflict...

The menstrual health needs of refugees cannot be forgotten in emergencies.

Period. 🔴

#MenstrualHygieneDay

Once more, a humanitarian colleague lost their life in conflict-torn #Sudan .

Hundreds of thousands of women, men, and children are caught in the crossfire in North Darfur, and this must end.

#NotATarget #POCWEEK2024

Full statement by Clementine Nkweta-Salami 👇
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💡A landmark digital identity initiative in Ethiopia is opening doors for thousands of refugees like Ibtisam.

With her new ID, she can now legally run her coffee shop in Addis Ababa and support her family.

This is what inclusion looks like. 🙌bit.ly/4dR93NT

Let's not forget about #refugees in #Darfur . Their situation is dire,as most rely on humanitarian support

Malnutrition among refugee children 🧑‍🧒‍🧒& avoidable deaths due to lack of food & healthcare are being reported coz of limited humanitarian access #KeepeyesonSudan 🇸🇩

I am deeply saddened by the terrible news of the death of an MSF staff member when shelling hit his house in Al Fasher yesterday.

The relentless violence must come to an end. Each innocent life claimed stands as a harrowing testament to the sheer brutality of war.

#NotATarget

On #AfricaDay , let’s redouble efforts to educate the continent’s children and youth, including those who are forcibly displaced; and equip them with skills for today and tomorrow.

#AfricaDay #AUYearofEducation #Peace

Reports from El Fasher in Sudan are terrible: deadly attacks on civilians, horrifying accounts of ethnic targeting, people too fearful of checkpoints to even flee!

Deliberate violence on civilians must stop. Their right to seek safety must be respected. Ceasefire is needed now!

🚨 Flooding update - Kakuma.

🏫29,000 children impacted due to flooded schools
🚰5,500 people cut off from access to water
⚕️2,000 new malaria cases
🏠400 people evacuate to safe places

UNHCR working with partners to assess damage and respond to most urgent needs.

📢Calling young refugees in and from East Africa📢

YALI RLC EA have a great scholarship opportunity that will grow your skills as a leader, to inspire change in your communities and the continent!

⏲️You have until 31 May to apply 👇
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Ethiopia is facing multiple emergencies while being critically underfunded.

Here's what you need to know.

We are very concerned over recent reports in Tanzania on returns of Burundian refugees.

Refugee return must be voluntary, safe and dignified.

We are grateful to the Government for reaffirming commitment to hosting refugees until they can return home.

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We received reports today of further flooding in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

The #ClimateEmergency is causing extreme weather that is wreaking havoc on refugees and the communities hosting them. Coordination with partners and Government remains key to our response.

🌧️News just in.

Heavy rains have flooded parts of Kakuma 1 camp, affecting shelters and the Gilo pre-Primary School (pictured).

UNHCR Kenya is on the ground, assessing the situation working with partners to support those affected.

UNHCR Somalia's response to flood victims in Beletweyne is in full swing. Essential Non-Food Items supplies have been airlifted to those in urgent need. Our commitment to humanitarian aid remains steadfast as we stand with the affected communities.
#UNHCR #FloodResponse

On behalf of UNHCR, thank you WizarayaMamboyaNdani Hon. Eng. Minister Masauni for reaffirming Tanzania's 🇹🇿 commendable hospitality for refugees and asylum seekers in Tanzania, especially in Nduta and Nyarugusu camps. Asante sana!

Pleased to welcome Population Council’s Interim Co-President Pat Vaughan & her team at UNHCR East, Horn of Africa and Great Lakes. A strong partnership to enhance reproductive health services, and empowerment of refugee women.

#refugeewomenshealth