The additional funding will be used, inter alia, to reinforce social
protection schemes and key sectors such as food assistance; nutrition;
and water, sanitation and hygiene. In conflict areas, funding will also
be allocated to support newly-displaced populations and host
communities.
The funds are allocated as follows:
- Algeria: €2 million
- Cameroon: €2 million
- Central African Republic: €4 million
- Chad: €2 million
- Sudan: €10 million
- Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean: €5.5 million
Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič said: “The
EU continues to demonstrate solidarity with Africa and the efforts to
address the global repercussions of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but also
the repercussions of localised conflict and displacement. In several
African countries, millions are facing food insecurity and are on the
brink of famine. In other parts of the continent, the effects of the
food crisis are aggravated by a deteriorating security situation and
increased violence leading to internal displacements and loss of
livelihoods – for example, in Sudan. Extreme weather events
are leading to new displacements, for example in Cameroon. The
additional funding approved by the EU will support our humanitarian
partners in providing aid to those who need it the most, across the
continent.”
