06/06/2025
From crisis to coordination: Leveraging remote sensing and AI to manage IDPs and refugees in ...
By Olusola AKANNI Displacement and Economic Strain in West Africa Across West Africa, internal displacement and cross border refugee movements have become enduring realities rooted in armed conflict, terrorism, environmental disasters, and governance gaps. Nigeria alone accounts for over 3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and more than 85,000 refugees as of 2023 (UNHCR). Burkina Faso has witnessed an alarming spike, with 2 million displaced due to insecurity and violent extremism (IOM, 2024). These movements are not isolated humanitarian crises; they bear profound macroeconomic consequences. IDPs and refugees often rely heavily on aid and informal support systems, exerting...
