DR Congo: Central Africa’s internal displacement declaration is a catalyst, not an end point

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Rwanda Source: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Central Africa hosted nearly 7.1 million internally displaced people as of the end of 2025. A new regional declaration renews states’ commitment to prevent internal displacement and protect internally displaced people. Progress on national implementation, including strengthening national data systems, will determine its success. Youssef Jai