#32026D0584Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/584 in support of building African capacities towards a mine-free Africa
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This EU Council Decision allocates EUR 3,000,000.36 to support up to five African States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention that have received the least international funding. The project, implemented by UNIDIR in partnership with the Mines Advisory Group, aims to build national mine clearance capacities to fulfil Article 5 obligations under the Convention and the Siem Reap-Angkor Action Plan 2025–2029. It focuses on capacity building for survey and clearance activities, knowledge exchange among African states, and visibility of EU commitment. The action targets countries such as Chad, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, with the goal that up to two states complete their obligations and three others make significant progress within the 36-month implementation period.
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Key Changes
- Allocates EUR 3,000,000.36 for mine action projects in Africa
- Supports up to five African States Parties with lowest international funding (including Chad, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau)
- Targets fulfilment of Article 5 obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
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Obligations
What this law requires
The High Representative shall be responsible for implementation of this Decision and shall enter into necessary arrangements with UNIDIR for project implementation
The Commission shall conclude an agreement with UNIDIR as soon as possible after entry into force of this Decision, stipulating that UNIDIR shall ensure identification and visibility of the Union contribution commensurate with the size of the contribution
The Commission shall inform the Council of any difficulties in concluding the agreement with UNIDIR and of the date of conclusion
UNIDIR shall provide reporting, narrative and quarterly reports, as well as a logical framework and activity matrix as set out in the Annex
The High Representative shall report to the Council on implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports prepared by UNIDIR