​EU provides $7 million to bolster humanitarian aid and human rights in Somalia

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​MOGADISHU — The European Union has announced a new assistance package for the Federal Republic of Somalia exceeding $7 million, dedicated to bolstering humanitarian relief and enhancing human rights safeguards in support of the nation’s stability and development initiatives.

​H.E. Francesca Di Mauro, the EU Ambassador to Somalia, explained—as reported by local press sources—that the funding aims to empower Somali civil society organizations to actively contribute to peace-building, improve livelihoods, and expand rights protections amidst escalating humanitarian challenges triggered by persistent drought.

Local press sources stated that this support is a result of recent dialogues between Somali leadership and international partners, during which they agreed to amplify collaborative efforts targeting communities most severely affected by the ongoing crisis.

​According to local press sources, the new assistance serves a dual purpose: addressing the immediate impact of the drought and building institutional capacity to strengthen Somalia’s resilience against future crises. This reflects the EU’s commitment to supporting rights-based governance and sustainable development in the region.