The European Union has stepped up to provide critical support to the Sahel and Lake Chad regions, which have been devastated by recent floods. A total of €5.4 million in humanitarian aid has been allocated to help the most affected populations in Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This funding will focus on providing immediate aid, food, shelter, clean water, sanitation, and other essential services to the hardest-hit areas.
Breakdown of Funding
Chad: €1,000,000
Niger: €1,350,000
Nigeria: €1,100,000
Mali: €1,000,000
Cameroon: €650,000
Burkina Faso: €300,000
The floods have taken a dire toll on the region, with over 4.4 million people affected and many more displaced. The situation is particularly dire in Nigeria’s northern regions, where conflict, insecurity, and high inflation have already led to a severe food and nutrition crisis.
Commissioner Janez Lenarčič emphasized the EU’s commitment to helping the most vulnerable, stating, “Excessive rainfalls have lashed the Sahel and Lake Chad regions with unprecedented impact… We are mobilizing all means at our disposal to help the most vulnerable in the flood-stricken countries.”.
This funding comes in addition to the €232 million in humanitarian assistance already allocated to these countries this year. The EU and its partners have also responded to the immediate consequences of floods in Liberia, Guinea, Chad, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Mali through adjustments to ongoing actions and contributions to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund.
