West and Central Africa
DTM West and Central Africa
DTM Operations in the region
- Active DTM operation
- Past DTM operation
A total of 316 alerts were recorded in March 2024. Among these, 283 alerts (90%) were classified as events, while 33 (10%) related to movements. All alerts in Demsa, Lamurde, Girei, and Shelleng LGAs in Adamawa state were event-related.
Suite au conflit armé survenu en avril 2023 au Soudan, des milliers de personnes ont été contraints de quitter ce pays pour se réfugier au Tchad, principalement à l’Est.
The aim of the survey was to shed light on the voices and aspirations of IDPs regarding their preferred durable solutions within the next 12 months or one year, to facilitate evidence-based decision-making, and policy and programme planning around durable solutions.
Le système d’enregistrement biométrique a été déployé dans la région de Ménaka depuis avril 2023. Ce système a permis d’enregistrer à la date du 31 mars 2024, 15 313 ménages déplacés, et de détecter 1 668 cas de doublons.
On 16 and 20 April 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Gidan Dan Sale and Maitandu in Isa North ward, Chohi in Isa South ward, Sabon Gari Area in Tidibale ward and Babudole in Tsabre ward, all in Isa local government area (LGA) of Sokoto State and the community of Gidan Dan Zara in Ga
On 11, 12 and 15 April 2024, fires broke out in Kalari Abule camp in Konduga ward of Konduga Local Government Area (LGA), Malayi camp in Gaji Ganna I ward of Magumeri LGA, Government Girls’ Secondary School camp in Mafa ward of Mafa LGA, Government Girls’ Secondary School camp, Ngurno camp and Wa
Between 8 and 14 April 2024, a total of 462 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
La transhumance en Mauritanie, et en particulier dans la wilaya du Guidimaghaa, est une pratique ancestrale qui consiste à déplacer périodiquement des troupeaux de bétail sur de longues distances à la recherche de pâturages et d'eau.
Environmental change is increasingly recognized as a central and cross-cutting issue globally and in West and Central Africa (WCA) in particular.
While many of the IDPs continued to be displaced for prolonged periods, there is a noticeable trend of increasing numbers of IDPs returning to their places of origin, as evidenced by Round 45 of DTM assessments (June 2023) identified 2,075,257 returnees in the region.
While many of the IDPs continued to be displaced for prolonged periods, there is a noticeable trend of increasing numbers of IDPs returning to their places of origin, as evidenced by Round 45 of DTM assessments (June 2023) identified 2,075,257 returnees in the region.
While many of the IDPs continued to be displaced for prolonged periods, there is a noticeable trend of increasing numbers of IDPs returning to their places of origin, as evidenced by Round 45 of DTM assessments (Sep 2023) identified 2,075,257 returnees in the region.
While many of the IDPs continued to be displaced for prolonged periods, there is a noticeable trend of increasing numbers of IDPs returning to their places of origin, as evidenced by Round 45 of DTM assessments (June 2023) identified 2,075,257 returnees in the region.
While many of the IDPs continued to be displaced for prolonged periods, there is a noticeable trend of increasing numbers of IDPs returning to their places of origin, as evidenced by Round 45 of DTM assessments (June 2023) identified 2,075,257 returnees in the region.
While many of the IDPs continued to be displaced for prolonged periods, there is a noticeable trend of increasing numbers of IDPs returning to their places of origin, as evidenced by Round 45 of DTM assessments (June 2023) identified 2,075,257 returnees in the region.
Le suivi des situations d’urgence (en anglais, Emergency Tracking
Between 1 and 7 April 2024, a total of 1,223 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
This document presents an analysis of interviews conducted with all individuals assisted in their voluntary return by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) between 2017 and 2023 to one of the 23 countries covered by the West and Central Africa region (WCA).
The Central African Republic (CAR), which has experienced continuous volatility for the past two decades, has been riddled by a crisis which ignited in 2012 with a violent takeover of power and has developed into a com
La République centrafricaine (RCA) souffre d’instabilité depuis deux décennies.
This report presents the data collected between October and December 2023, through direct interviews and direct observation by DTM enumerators and triangulated via a network of key informants.
The crisis currently affecting the Lake Chad Basin states results from a complex combination of factors, including conflict with non-state armed groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate, which together have triggered significant displacement of populations.
La région du Sahel central, et plus particulièrement la zone du Liptako Gourma, qui enjambe le Burkina Faso, le Mali et le Niger, est témoi
La crise dans le Bassin du lac Tchad est le résultat d’une combinaison complexe d’une multitude de facteurs, y compris un conflit armé impliquant des groupes armés non-étatiques, des niveaux extrêmes de pauvreté, un développement peinant, et des bouleversements climatiques, qui ont cond
Cameroon — Baseline Assessment — Round 23
Dec 13 2021
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Mali — Baseline Assessment — Round 72
Dec 01 2021
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Central African Republic — Baseline Assessment — Round 13
Nov 26 2021
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 38
Nov 16 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — Location Assessment — Round 38
Nov 16 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment — Round 38
Nov 16 2021
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Cameroon — Extrême-Nord - Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) — Round 2
Oct 22 2021
<p>The Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) aims to provide an overview of the sectoral needs of affected populations in localities hosting displaced populations to the humanitarian partners and enables them to provide assistance.</p>
Chad — Site and Village Assessment - Lac Province — Round 16
Oct 21 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Chad — Site and Village Assessment - Lac Province — Round 15
Oct 15 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — North Central And North West IDP Locations KMZ- Round 7
Oct 07 2021
This KMZ files can contain placemarks featuring the location name; the latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates for the location of all the IDPs sites assessed during the round 7 North Central And North West Location Assessment. KMZ files can be opened by Google Earth, or unzipped with a…
Nigeria — North Central And North West Location Of IDPs Camps Sites KMZ- Round 7
Oct 07 2021
This KMZ files can contain placemarks featuring the location name; the latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates for the location of all the IDPs sites assessed during the round 7 North Central And North West Location Assessment. KMZ files can be opened by Google Earth, or unzipped with a…
Nigeria — North Central And North West Location Assessment Round 7
Oct 07 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — North Central And North West Site Assessment Round 7
Oct 07 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Mali — Baseline Assessment — Round 71
Sep 16 2021
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Cameroon — Données des Alertes du Suivi des Mouvements de Transhumance dans les régions de l’Est, de l’Adamaoua et du Nord — Juin-Juillet 2021
Aug 24 2021
L’outil de suivi des mouvements de transhumance (Transhumance Tracking Tool) mis en place dans les régions de l’Est, de l’Adamaoua et du Nord, permet de comprendre les dynamiques liées à la transhumance transfrontalière avec le Tchad et la République Centrafricaine. Le système d’alerte a pour…
Central African Republic — Site Assessment — Round 12
Aug 16 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Central African Republic — Baseline Assessment — Round 12
Aug 13 2021
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Location of IDPs Camps Sites KMZ- Round 37
Aug 10 2021
This KMZ files can contain placemarks featuring a custom name; the latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates for the location of all the IDPs sites assessed during the round 37. KMZ files can be opened by Google Earth, or unzipped with a compression utility, such as WinZip on Windows, MacZip for…
Nigeria — Location of IDPs Host Community - Round 37
Aug 10 2021
This KMZ files can contain placemarks featuring a custom name; the latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates for the locationof all the IDPs sites assessed during the round {#}. KMZ files can be opened by Google Earth, or unzipped with a compression utility, such as WinZip on Windows, MacZip for…
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 37
Aug 10 2021
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
IDPs and Returnees Locations in A0
Location of previous displacements of the majority of returnees.
Returnee comparison at the Location level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 43.
Returnee comparison at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 43.
Shelter status of returnees.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from abroad.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from within Nigeria
Returnees by LGA
Origin of IDPs in terms of states and LGAs
IDP comparison at the location. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 43.
IDP comparison at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 43.
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Natural Disasters)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Insurgency)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Communal Clashes)
IDPs per period of displacement at the State level.
Distribution of IDPs by LGA.
Distribution of Return locations.
Distribution of IDP locations.
Estimated number of IDPs and Returnees by State.
Number of persons affected by flood in Nigeria.
Reasons for Displacement 2014 - 2022 Round 10 (October 2022)
Reasons for Displacement per state Round 10 (October 2022)
Reasons for Displacement 2022 Round 10 (October 2022)
Reasons for Displacement 2021 Round 10 (October 2022)
DTM API
Making global IDPs data accessible and reliable
The Displacement Tracking Matrix application programming interface (API) accelerates secure sharing of IDPs’ data, simplifying access to data across users and partners to support action, insight and foresight.