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European Union Allocates 47m Euros to Support Peace-keeping Operation in Somalia
The European Commission has confirmed its support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by providing an additional 47 million Euros to the African Union, bringing the European Union (EU) allocation to AMISOM to a total of EUR 142 million funded...
European Commission Releases 14.9 Million Euros for Food Security to the Republic of Niger
Given the worsening food crisis in the Sahel, the European Commission has agreed to disburse €14.9 million for food security in Niger, the worst affected country in the area. This follows the Commission’s recent proposal to resume aid to Niger...
European Commission Approves €135 Million in New Financial Support Grants to Morocco for 2010
The European Commission has approved a new financial support package of €135 million for Morocco. The package, in the form of grants, will support reform by the Moroccan Government in three areas: agricultural policy with the ‘Plan Maroc Vert’,...
European Commission Allocates 15 Million Euros to Bring Relief to World’s Biggest Refugee Camps
The European Commission has adopted a €15 million aid package to provide assistance to Somali populations at Dadaab camps, Kenya, the biggest refugee camps in the world, hosting more than 278,000 people.
More Rights for European Boat Passengers
Boat passengers will have more rights as of 2012, thanks to a regulation approved by the European Parliament (EP) on Tuesday. The new rules provide for assistance and compensation in cases of delays, as well as free assistance to disabled passengers....
Confederation of African Football Chairman Justifies Costs of CAN 2010 Broadcasting Rights
The Chairman of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, termed as quite justified the cost of broadcasting rights for the 27th Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) that is being played in Angola. “The problem of organizations in Africa...
European Union Dairy Fund Consultation Launched Across England
Dairy farmers across England are being asked for their views on how best to distribute’s £16m (€18m) share of the EU Dairy Fund in a consultation launched by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The fund is intended to help...
13 Programs Chosen in 11 Member States to Promote Milk And Milk Products in the European Union
The European Commission has approved 13 programs in 11 Member States to promote milk and milk products in the European Union. The total budget of the programs, running for a period of three years, is € 35.8 million of which the EU contributes € 17.9...
