West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (3 - 9 March 2026)

Chad
Cross-border operations and registration of asylum seekers continue at the border

Despite the official closure of the Sudanese border on 23 February, the government continues to authorize cross-border humanitarian operations with Sudan. Aid shipments and humanitarian personnel have been able to cross via Adré, with the support of OCHA, and Sila. UNHCR and national authorities confirm that the registration of asylum seekers is continuing, particularly in Adré, where arrivals from El-Fasher and Nyala continue to be registered. Due to insecurity, refugees are avoiding the official entry point at Tiné and using alternative routes. Moreover, the Prefect of Tiné remains willing to issue authorizations to humanitarians wishing to enter Sudan. No cases of refoulement have been reported to date.

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Over 16,700 children out of school amid ongoing insecurity in Djugu Territory

More than 16,750 children remain out of school in Fataki
Health Zone, Djugu Territory, Ituri province, where school
activities have been suspended since December 2025 due
to armed clashes. At least 44 schools have closed, while
insecurity has forced many teachers to stop working.
According to the Education Cluster, only around 1,500
displaced children (less than 10 per cent) have been
integrated into three schools in Bunia, where limited
classroom capacity restricts further enrolment. Needs
remain high, including school kits, catch-up exams and
support for students preparing for national exams. Across
Ituri, more than 60 schools continue to operate in
displacement in Djugu, Irumu and Mambasa territories due
to ongoing insecurity.

Cameroon
Increase in internal displacement in Logone et Chari

Since January 2026, internal displacement in Cameroon’s Far
North region has risen to reach more than 510,000 people,
including nearly 18,000 newly registered in Logone et Chari.
The increase is mainly driven by intensified Non‑State Armed
Group (NSAG) attacks on civilians—kidnappings, killings and
looting—particularly around Darack near Lake Chad. Between
January and February, some 14,400 people fled their homes,
and by 3 March over 3,600 new IDPs had arrived in Hile Alifa,
Makary and Blangoua. Rapid assessments indicate that most
displaced families are living in spontaneous sites with severe
shortages of food, non‑food items, water and sanitation, and
health services. The scale and pace of displacement continue
to outstrip partners’ ability to respond, especially given the
recurring gaps. OCHA is advocating for additional resources
and partner deployments to address urgent needs and
alleviate the growing humanitarian pressure in Logone et Chari
and across the Far North region.

Nigeria
Thousands flee after latest NSAG attack in Borno State

On 4 March, humanitarian partners reported that thousands of
residents from the Ngoshe area in Gwoza Local Government
Area (LGA) of Borno State fled following an attack by
suspected Non-State Armed Group (NSAG) members on a
security forces’ base the previous evening. Several structures
were reportedly burned, and casualty figures remain
unconfirmed. The incident triggered mass displacement toward
Pulka and reflects a wider escalation of NSAG attacks across
Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. Gwoza LGA has faced repeated
incursions since November 2025, including attacks on 14 and
27 February. The influx has overwhelmed Pulka’s transit
centre, now hosting nearly 11,000 people, almost double
capacity, forcing many to shelter in the open. Partners warn of
rising disease risks and the urgent need for decongestion and
shelter support.