The EU’s substantial pledge targets areas experiencing heightened food insecurity and displacement, with a focus on the Central Sahel, where over 12. 4 million people require assistance. Nigeria, addressing a severe food and nutrition crisis affecting nearly 35 million individuals, is also a recipient of this vital funding.
The EU’s commitment is part of a broader €1. 9 billion humanitarian budget for 2026, addressing gaps in funding from other donors.
The EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting the overlapping crises in West and Central Africa are driven by conflict, poverty, hunger, instability, and climate shocks. This financial injection from the EU is expected to provide immediate relief to conflict-affected communities, forcibly displaced individuals, and host populations in both the Sahel and Nigeria. It underscores the region’s growing importance on the global humanitarian agenda and the EU’s role as a reliable and principled partner in the face of these complex challenges.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 2*
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