European Commission announces nearly €710 million for displaced people in Africa
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as the 81st UN General Assembly High Level Week closed in New York, announced almost €710 million in EU support for displaced people and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, plus emergency assistance for people affected by crises worldwide. The announcement was made as part of international advocacy organisation Global Citizen's campaign.
Impact and considerations
This is a large-scale humanitarian funding commitment announced by the European Commission President during UN General Assembly High Level Week, covering Sub-Saharan Africa and global crisis response, relevant to organisations tracking Africa, humanitarian affairs, aid funding flows and public policy.
Key points
- The aid was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as UN General Assembly High Level Week closed in New York.
- The total is almost €710 million to support displaced people and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- The support also includes emergency assistance to people affected by crises worldwide.
- The announcement was made as part of international advocacy organisation Global Citizen's campaign.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- European Commission
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 26 Sept 2026, 06:00
- Page published
- 27 Sept 2026, 04:13
- Last updated
- 26 Sept 2026, 06:00
- Original links
- European Commission Press Corner：President von der Leyen announces €710 million to support displaced people in Africa and global crisis relief (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 26 Sept 2026, 06:00