The European Union has announced a fresh €258 million humanitarian aid package to support millions of people affected by ongoing crises in the Greater Horn of Africa and in West and Central Africa.
According to the EU Commission, the funding will address urgent needs such as food, nutrition, healthcare, water, sanitation, hygiene, and education in some of the continent’s most vulnerable regions.
Of the total amount, €107.5 million is earmarked for the Greater Horn of Africa, where nearly 70 million people are in urgent need of aid due to a combination of conflict, climate-induced disasters, forced displacement, and limited access to essential services.
The Union noted that the conflict in Sudan remains a significant driver of regional instability and humanitarian need.
The remaining €150.6 million will go to countries in West and Central Africa grappling with prolonged insecurity and violence, particularly in the Central Sahel and Lake Chad basin. Coastal nations in West Africa are also facing increasing pressure from spill-over effects of these crises.
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“Across Africa, complex challenges, including security threats, political instability, and socio-economic disparities, are fuelling humanitarian crises.
“The EU remains a reliable partner providing emergency assistance to Africa’s most vulnerable populations”, Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality, said.
The latest commitment brings the EU’s total humanitarian response in Africa to €750 million for 2025.
This new package follows previous allocations, including €40 million for Ethiopia, €269 million for the Sudan regional crisis, and €78.5 million to support humanitarian efforts in Mauritania and Chad.
The EU says it remains committed to standing with humanitarian partners despite growing challenges in accessing crisis-affected communities and dwindling global resources.
