The European Union is stepping up humanitarian support for two of Africa’s most vulnerable regions. The EU is allocating €258 million to address escalating crises in the Greater Horn of Africa and West/Central Africa. This lifeline comes as conflict, climate shocks, and displacement create what officials call “one of the world’s most severe humanitarian emergencies.”
Breaking Down the Crisis Response:
- Greater Horn of Africa: €107.5 million will target 70 million people facing starvation, violence, and displacement—including those affected by Sudan’s devastating war, which has triggered regional fallout.
- West/Central Africa: €150.6 million focuses on conflict hotspots like the Central Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, where spillover violence now threatens coastal nations.
The funds will provide urgent food aid, healthcare, clean water, and education, critical needs as climate extremes continue to affect vulnerable communities. With this announcement, the EU’s 2025 humanitarian budget for Africa rises to €750 million.
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib warned of “growing needs and shrinking resources,” citing blocked aid access and record displacement. The aid supplements earlier commitments, including €269 million for Sudan’s crisis and €78.5 million for Chad and Mauritania.
As droughts and civil violence push millions to the brink, this package offers temporary relief—but underscores the need for long-term solutions to Africa’s woes. The EU’s move signals sustained engagement, even as global crises compete for attention and funding.
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