EU mobilises €13.5 million to help communities brace for El Niño in Eastern and Southern Africa

Published on November 5, 2026

The EU is mobilising its emergency reserves to provide €13.5 million in humanitarian funding for anticipation and early action to the severe weather patterns brought on by the 2026–2027 El Niño event.

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