A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Ghana’s Savannah Region, where families uprooted by the Gbenyiri conflict are struggling to survive in overcrowded camps.
The fighting has forced thousands from their homes in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba and Bole districts, with some 14,000 fleeing across the border to Vonkore in the Ivory Coast. At least 17 lives have been lost.
In makeshift camps, living conditions are dire. Displaced residents speak of food shortages, worn-out clothing, and the painful uncertainty of when they can return home.
Many say they go without food for most of the day. Relief efforts are hampered by distance, lack of resources, and the mobility of the displaced population.
Some people refuse to stay in camps, making it difficult for the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to provide consistent aid or keep accurate records.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak, who visited the region, said the government is taking action. He confirmed that NADMO is now collecting daily data on displaced individuals to improve relief delivery.
Food supplies and tents are arriving, and the government is working to restore stability so residents can return.
Strict security measures have also been put in place to maintain peace, including curfews and bans on carrying weapons. Regional leaders are hopeful that calm will be restored and that families can begin to rebuild their lives.
