West and Central Africa: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (4 - 10 July 2017)

CAMEROON

JOINT ASSESSMENT OF NEW REFUGEES NEEDS

UNHCR and the Direction of Civil Protection are to conduct a joint mission to evaluate the needs of approximately 3,800 Nigerian refugees who have entered Cameroon in the sub-divisions of Nwa (North-West Region) as well as Bankim, Mayo-Dalle and Mayo-Banyo (Adamaoua Region.) The displaced families fled the Taraba State in Nigeria following clashes between Mambilas and Mbororos Fulani between 19-23 June. Conflict between the two groups has been frequent since 1982, however this third and notably severe confrontation has had humanitarian consequences. The NGO MBOSCUDA is providing some emergency relief through food assistance.

NIGER

JOINT ASSESSMENT OF CLOSING IDP CAMP

On 6 July, a joint assessment mission was conducted in the Kablewa IDP camp by intersectoral humanitarian working groups in Diffa.
Regional authorities have requested the camp to be transferred to a more secure area two km North West of Kablewa town following a security incident on 28 June. The 94 refugee households that were temporarily hosted in Kablewa will be transferred to the Sayam Forage Camp. A meeting with the Governor is planned on 13 July to decide on relocation date.

NIGERIA

START OF RAINY SEASON CONTINGENCY PLAN

Humanitarian partners started implementing the rainy season contingency plan. Logistic Sector partners are setting up warehouses in Rann, Banki and Ngala. Food, health and WASH materials are being prepositioned and shelters are being fortified to withstand rainstorms. Humanitarian hubs will be prioritized to enable aid workers remain on the ground to respond to likely outbreaks.
More than 200,000 people are at-risk of flooding and disease outbreaks.

DR CONGO

NEW MASSIVE DISPLACEMENT IN SOUTH KIVU

Since 3 July, massive population displacement has been reported in Fizi Territory, southern part of the South Kivu province, in DRC’s East. Tens of thousands of people fled to seek refuge in several locations of South Kivu and neighboring Maniema and Tanganyika provinces. The population movement has been triggered by the violent clashes that erupted between Mai-Mai/Yakutumba and FARDC on 29 June 2017. As of 6 July a slow return movement has been observed and some medical staff returned to the health facilities.

WEST AFRICA

11TH REGIONAL CONSULTATION ON NATURAL DISASTERS (GECEAO)

The West African States held the eleventh Regional Consultation on Natural Disasters in West Africa (GECEAO) from 5 to 7 July in Monrovia, Liberia. The Consultation brought together 14 states and representatives of humanitarian aid actors including UN agencies, NGOs and private sector.
Participants reviewed climate forecasts and preparedness initiatives. The ECOWAS Humanitarian Action Plan was assessed and priorities for the 2018-2022 plan were discussed, as well as cash transfers in emergency response, health emergency preparedness, and the ‘one model agency’ for disaster management.