Today the Council adopted the first assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armed Forces of Senegal, with the objective of contributing to security and stability in West Africa.

This first measure benefitting Senegal is worth €10 million over a period of 36 months. It will enhance the capabilities of the Senegalese Armed Forces to defend the territorial integrity of Senegal and to protect its civilian population against internal and external threats.

Through to this support, the EU will provide key non-lethal equipment and operational infrastructure in the following fields: day-and-night land and river surveillance, intelligence gathering and force protection.

This EPF measure will contribute to support the EU and Senegal’s common objective of providing an integrated response to the spill over of insecurity and instability from the Sahel to other West African countries.

Background

The European Peace Facility was established in March 2021 for the financing of actions under the common foreign and security policy to prevent conflicts, preserve peace and strengthen international security and stability. In particular, the European Peace Facility allows the EU to finance actions designed to strengthen the capacities of third States and regional and international organisations relating to military and defence matters.

Source: EU Council