EU Approves Over €181m Humanitarian Aid For West, Central Africa(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The European Union (EU) has announced that it has allocated €181.5 million humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa this year. Moreover, countries in West and Central Africa are extremely vulnerable to weather-related hazards such as droughts and floods, intensified by climate change. The EU’s humanitarian aid in West and Central Africa will cover the following areas such as the provision of life-saving aid to populations displaced by conflict and to hosting communities, supporting victims of human right violations, including survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and children affected by conflicts. Last year, over 38 million people needed assistance in West and Central Africa, where the security situation remains highly concerning. Commissioner for Crisis Management at EU, Janez Lenarčič said the delivery of humanitarian assistance is increasingly difficult, especially due to rising non-compliance with International Humanitarian Law.