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RSS![IOM Supports Returnees and Migrant Quarantine Centre with Protective Equipment and Psychosocial Support Training in Ghana](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-07/reg-08-1_0.jpg?itok=f5ahJUuz)
Accra - In Ghana, as part of the national COVID-19 response, the Government has stepped up its efforts to evacuate hundreds of Ghanaians stranded in various countries across the globe including West Africa.
- Region and Country
- Regional
- Thematic
- Improved migration management
- Partner
- International Organization for Migration
![iom_1.jpg](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-07/iom_1_0.jpg?itok=tdBgWoin)
Today, as part of the EU's global response to the coronavirus outbreak, the EU - through its Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) - has adopted a new assistance package to protect migrants, stabilise local communities and respond to COVID-19 in North Africa.
- Region and Country
- North of Africa
![In West Africa the WAPIS programme worlks rentlessly to counter transational organised crime](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-07/sah_-_reg_-_wapis.jpg?itok=HhfjGKQK)
WAPIS is a multiannual Programme (2012-2022) financed by the European Union and aimed at improving the capacity of West African law enforcement agencies to combat transnational organised crime and terrorism by facilitating the sharing of information.
- Region and Country
- Regional
- Thematic
- Improved governance and conflict prevention
- Partner
- Interpol
![img_unhcr.jpg](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-06/img_unhcr.jpg?itok=a9Fd-UPk)
In a small compound of buildings on a quiet road in Misrata, there’s a flurry of excitement and activity as asylum seekers and refugees celebrate World Refugee Day by holding art workshops activities.
- Region and Country
- Libya
- Thematic
- Improved migration management
![SEEK is engaging cooperatives and associations and has already procured their whole stock of soap](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-06/seek_soaps_covid19_2.jpg?itok=9sH3P65L)
- Highlighted
The SELAM EKISIL (SEEK) project implemented by Pact and Peace and Development Centre (PDC) among other local NGOs, has contributed to peace and stability during the current crises by quickly recognizing the negative economic impact of COVID-19.
- Region and Country
- Ethiopia
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Partner
- PACT
![HoA-SD -Sudan conference](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-06/logo2.png?itok=CvoMLeJ6)
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On the 25th of June, Sudan, the European Union, Germany, and the United Nations co-hosted a virtual High-Level Sudan Partnership Conference.
- Region and Country
- Sudan
- Thematic
- Other
![EU mobilises almost €100 million to support the most vulnerable in the Horn of Africa](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-06/ethiopia_reset_asres_negash_wag_himra_1.jpg?itok=0TU1--N6)
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The European Union is mobilising €97.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Thematic
- Other
![Walk along the blue nile.](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-06/walk_blue_nile.jpg?itok=kAR84Afm)
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Today, the EU is announcing the signature of a €11.
- Region and Country
- Sudan
- Thematic
- Other
- Partner
- World Health Organization
![EUR 15 million will support COVID-19 preparedness in to Sudan and South Sudan.](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-04/sudan_2.jpg?itok=cdXS94Rl)
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On Thursday 25 June 2020, Sudan, the European Union, the United Nations and Germany will co-host a virtual High-level international Conference.
- Region and Country
- Sudan
- Thematic
- Other
![Today, the EU mobilises €52.5 million to support resilience, jobs and stability in the Sahel and Lake Chad region](https://trust-fund-for-africa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-06/unhcr.png?itok=8UZwQkF-)
The European Union is mobilising an additional €52.
- Region and Country
- Sahel & Lake Chad
- Thematic
- Other