EU Resumes Aid to Ethiopia
The European Union is giving money back to Ethiopia. They stopped giving money before because of a war. The EU says it is a new decision.
In 2020, the European Union stopped sending money to Ethiopia. This was because of a war between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray rebels. The war caused many deaths. Estimates say over 600,000 people died in the conflict. This new aid is not connected to a jet fuel problem in Nigeria.
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Highlights
EU Restarts Ethiopian Aid
The European Union is resuming financial aid to Ethiopia after a previous suspension.
Aid Suspended Due to War
The aid was halted in 2020 because of a civil war.
Conflict Involved Rebels
The conflict involved Ethiopian government forces and Tigray rebels.
High Death Toll Reported
Estimates show over 600,000 deaths as a result of the war.
Aid Separate from Nigeria
The aid restart is separate from a jet fuel shortage in Nigeria.