This new amount brings EU humanitarian support to the African continent to €750 million this year. The purpose of this released amount is to send food aid and livelihoods, including food, healthcare, water, hygiene products, and educational support.

As planned, the Horn of Africa countries will receive €107.5 million for the populations hardest hit by conflict, natural disasters, forced displacement, and food insecurity.

In a statement, the bloc noted that nearly 70 million people in that region are living in a humanitarian emergency, equivalent to one-fifth of the global total.

Regarding Central and West Africa, €150.6 million is expected to be allocated to victims of ongoing insecurity and conflict.

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