EU Pledges €258 Million Humanitarian Aid To Tackle Crises In Africa
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The European Union has announced a fresh €258 million humanitarian aid package to support millions of people affected by conflicts, displacement, and food insecurity in the Greater Horn of Africa and West and Central Africa.
Of the total, €107.5 million will be directed to the Greater Horn of Africa — a region grappling with one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, worsened by conflicts, climate shocks, and poor access to basic services.
With nearly 70 million people in urgent need, the EU’s support will target vulnerable communities in countries like Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Meanwhile, €150.6 million will go towards humanitarian response in West and Central Africa, where violence and insecurity persist in regions such as the Central Sahel, Lake Chad basin, and coastal West African nations increasingly affected by spill-over crises.
The funds will be used to provide life-saving support including food, nutrition, healthcare, clean water, sanitation, and education.
EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, emphasised the growing urgency: “As humanitarian needs grow and resources become more limited, bridging this gap is becoming ever more urgent.
The EU remains a reliable partner providing emergency assistance to Africa’s most vulnerable populations.”
This new funding forms part of the EU’s broader commitment of €750 million in humanitarian aid across Africa for 2025.
