EU mulls rerouting unused Africa development aid to ease food crisis
Millions of tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine, a crucial supplier to many poorer nations, as the country’s ports, from where most food is usually exported, are blockaded because of Russia’s invasion.600 million to boost support to countries most affected by the food emergency, was flagged by the EU Commission in two meetings last week.The Commission said this was a possibility being discussed, but no formal proposal had yet been prepared and backing from all 27 EU governments was required.
Some of these unused funds had been re-allocated to bolster security in Africa, but have not been spent.
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