Brussels, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- The European Commission said on Monday it allocated 143 million euros in humanitarian aid to crisis-hit regions in Africa. The announcement, which coincided with the EU-African Union leaders' summit in Angola, came in response to continued pressure on relief operations across Africa, according to a statement from the EC.
The emergency funding includes 2.5 million euros for the Central African Republic, eight million euros for Nigeria, 30 million euros for Ethiopia, 30 million euros for Somalia, 35 million euros for South Sudan, and 38 million euros for the Central Sahel countries.
It will support food assistance, water and sanitation services, access to healthcare, and help the most vulnerable communities meet their basic needs.
Many regions across Africa continue to face severe humanitarian pressure driven by conflict, displacement and declining access to essential services, forcing millions of people to leave their homes in search of safety.
The European Union remains the leading global donor on the continent, maintaining steady humanitarian funding to support ongoing crises. The EU assistance is delivered in partnership with UN agencies, international organisations and civil society groups. (end) arn.gb