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Ursula von der Leyen Announces €710 Million Support for Displaced Persons in Africa

At the close of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, Ursula von der Leyen announced €710 million EU support for displaced persons in sub-Saharan Africa and global emergency aid.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
September 27, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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At the close of the High-Level Week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced financial support of nearly €710 million aimed at displaced persons and communities in sub-Saharan Africa.

This funding package also includes emergency assistance for populations affected by crises worldwide. The announcement was made as part of the campaign by the international organization Global Citizen.

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