The African continent is in vital need of energy investments, and Russia could become one of its key partners, according to President Vladimir Putin attending #BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. “I would especially like to underline that Russia is planning to step up its assistance in development of national energy in African states,” said the Russian…
Category: Aid
Tajani insists on Marshall plan for Africa
European Parliament president Antonio Tajani insists on work with African partners to address the root causes of migration flows. Tajani also continues to promote a “true Marshall Plan” to be part of the next EU budget in order to attract investment, infrastructure and to develop an industrial base while creating hope and prospects for the…
EU transfers €500m to Fund for Africa
The EU leaders, gathering in Brussels for Summit (28-29 June) devoted to resolution of migration crisis, agreed to transfer 500 million euro from the 11th EDF reserve to the EU Trust Fund for Africa. They called upon further contributions to the EU Trust Fund for Africa with a view to its replenishment. .@JunckerEU “@EU_Commission proposals…
EU allocates €68 million to Sudan and S.Sudan
This week the European Commission has announced €68 million in humanitarian assistance for vulnerable communities in Sudan and South Sudan. #EU 🇪🇺 is stepping up its support for the people in #Sudan & #SouthSudan who are facing grave #humanitarian needs. Announcing €68 million to cover basic needs💧🥖🚑⛺️✏️📖https://t.co/2CPXsLJ8zx#EU 🇪🇺 #solidarity around the world🌍🌏🌎 — Χρήστος Στυλιανίδης…
#EDD2018 Development Days launch in Brussels
Today the 12th European Development Days (EDDs) bring together Europe’s and the world’s development community, under the theme “Women and Girls at the Forefront of Sustainable Development: protect, empower, invest”. “There can be no sustainable development if half of the world’s population is left behind. We need equal participation and leadership of women and girls…
Burkina Faso receives €50 million in EU aid
Today, in the margins of the European Development Days, Commissioner Mimica signed new support for Burkina Faso, together with President Kaboré. J’ai signé aujourd’hui en présence du Président du Faso @rochkaborepf un appui de 50M€ pour soutenir les efforts de sécurité et de développement dans le Nord du Burkina Faso. @presidencebf @BurkinaMae @gouvernementBF #EDD18 pic.twitter.com/p1z4sfRZZ7 — Neven…
Half a billion in EU aid to Africa
The European Union adopts new programmes and projects worth a total of €467 million under the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa. The EU continues to deliver on its commitments to assist vulnerable migrants and refugees and address root causes of irregular migration. The new support measures in the Sahel/ Lake Chad region and the Horn…
EU increases development fund
The European Commission proposes a long-term budget of €1,135 billion in commitments(expressed in 2018 prices) over the period from 2021 to 2027, equivalent to 1.11% of the EU27’s gross national income (GNI). This level of commitments translates into €1,105 billion (or 1.08% of GNI) in payments (in 2018 prices). This includes the integration into the EU budget of…
Aid workers freed in South Sudan
Ten aid workers who were taken by an armed group last week in South Sudan were returned to the capital Juba on Monday (30/04/2018) by a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Last week, 10 aid workers were abducted in #SouthSudan. Today, acting as a neutral intermediary, we helped them return…
Donor conference for Congo raised $500
The UN donor conference in Geneva, raised half a billion dollars to ease what it calls a major humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). #DRC aid appeal raises $500 million as humanitarian crisis grows. This and other stories in our @UNGeneva audio bulletin: https://t.co/fHYAf2csK9 — UN Geneva (@UNGeneva) April 13, 2018 In…
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