In the context of the aggravation of the food security and nutrition due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union is today reinforcing its political and financial commitment to partner countries in Africa. A total of €554 million in 2022 will be targeted at increasing food security in Sahel and Lake Chad, where millions of people already suffer an acute situation and whose situation could worsen. (Source: EC) Additional information The Sahel and Lake Chad Regions: FAO joins the global effort to reinforce response to the food security crisis. (Source: FAO)