Annual trend of displacement in Africa: 2014-2024

East, Horn and Great Lakes of Africa region has 5.5 million refugees and asylum seekers.

by HILLARY BETT

News18 September 2024 - 15:45

In Summary

Ongoing conflicts in countries like South Sudan and Ethiopia have contributed to high levels of internal displacement and refugee outflows.
The rise of extremist groups in regions such as the Sahel has exacerbated these issues.

The trend of displacement in Africa from 2014 to 2024 has been influenced by various factors, including conflict, climate change, and economic instability.

Ongoing conflicts in countries like South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Ethiopia have contributed to high levels of internal displacement and refugee outflows.

The rise of extremist groups in regions such as the Sahel has exacerbated these issues.

Increasingly severe droughts, floods, and other climate-related disasters have forced people to leave their homes, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region. This trend has been compounded by food insecurity.