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Côte d'Ivoire: Côte d’Ivoire Factsheet January - June 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN High Commissioner for Refugees , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total number of refugees and asylum seekers in Côte d'Ivoire is around 93,200.
Insecurity in the Central Sahel region is causing people to move into northern Côte d'Ivoire. As a result, the country is hosting a significant number of refugees and asylum seekers. The total number of refugees and asylum seekers in Côte d'Ivoire is around 93,200.
Most of these individuals, approximately 82,000, are from neighboring Burkina Faso. Collaboration with various actors is underway to promote inclusion and economic opportunities for both refugees and host communities in the area. Further information on the situation and efforts to support those affected can be found through specialized reports.
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Category: disaster Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Insecurity in the Central Sahel region is causing people to move into northern Côte d'Ivoire. As a result, the country is hosting a significant number of refugees and asylum seekers. The total number…
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