West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (9–15 September 2025)

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Around 17,500 displaced people and returnees in Birambizo health zone

Humanitarian sources report the arrival of some 17,500 displaced people and returnees in the Birambizo health zone in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past two weeks. Most displaced have taken shelter in Katsiru, after fleeing military operations in villages across the Bukombo, Gihondo, Bambo, Tongo and Bishusha groupings of Bwito Chiefdom, in Rutshuru territory. At the same time, around 1,200 households have returned from Mweso and other areas where they had sought refuge since June 2025, citing both a relative calm and difficult living conditions in host communities. Urgent needs include household items, water, sanitation, health care, and food access, with the local health centre vandalised and insecurity disrupting farming. The provincial humanitarian coordination will deploy a multisectoral needs assessment from 18 to 23 September to inform a coordinated response.

Ebola outbreak in Kasai province

UN and partners are supporting the Government-led response to the Ebola outbreak in Kasai, where suspected cases have continued to rise. As of 14 September, 43 suspected and 35 confirmed cases have been reported, including 27 deaths, 16 of which were confirmed as Ebola Virus Disease. National health authorities are leading efforts, while partners have delivered over 350 doses of the Ebola vaccine to Bulape Health Zone at the epicentre, and deployed rapid response teams for surveillance, case management, infection prevention, and community engagement. Despite these efforts, gaps in medical supplies and logistical capacity persist, and urgent funding is still critical to contain the outbreak.

Niger

Severe floods impact Niger

As of 15 September, floods have affected nearly 268,000 people across 53 departments, leaving 110 dead and 215 injured. The Maradi region is the most affected, recording 35 deaths. Over 26,000 houses and 1,100 schools have been damaged, while more than 6,500 hectares of crops were inundated. Some 316 classrooms are hosting displaced families, disrupting schooling for over 26,000 students, with the new school year scheduled for 1 October 2025. The Food Security Cluster has assisted nearly 19,000 households, but critical gaps remain. Urgent priority needs include 23,805 shelter kits and 23,579 non-food item (NFI) kits.

Senegal

Gambia river water levels near flood alert in Kédougou and Mako

On 15 September, the Tambacounda-Kédougou Water Resources Brigade reported fluctuating water levels along the Gambia River and its tributaries. In Kédougou, in south-eastern Senegal, the river reached 6.89 meters, just below the 7-meter alert threshold, while in Mako, also in south-eastern Senegal, levels rose sharply by 74 cm in 24 hours to 5.10 meters, nearing the 6-meter alert mark. Hydrological authorities urged vigilance and said they are closely monitoring the situation to anticipate potential flood risks and keep communities informed during the rainy season.