Evian, June 15 2026 – In a new report, international NGO The ONE Campaign released new data showing that G7 governments’ investments into Africa have fallen to $29 per capita in 2024, down from $38 in 2021.  

New analysis by ONE shows that while G7 official development assistance (ODA) to Africa fell by 18% since 2021, the situation is even more alarming when adjusted for the continent’s population growth. G7 aid to Africa per capita fell by 25% in real terms between 2021 and 2024.  

On June 15-17, G7 leaders are gathering in Evian for their annual summit, to discuss evolving their approach to African and low-income countries, shifting from an approach of aid to one of mutually beneficial partnerships. 

Both G7 and African leaders have expressed concerns about rising debt levels on the continent, but the reduction in G7 assistance may limit Africa’s options, increasing reliance on other sources of financing, such as loans from China, further adding to the continent’s debt burden. 

Following the war in Iran and the blockade of the Hormuz Strait, African countries find themselves again facing economic shocks they did little to create. Rising energy prices, food insecurity, and growing debt pressures are placing enormous strain on governments and families across the continent. 

Yet at precisely the moment Africa would need stronger international partnerships, support from G7 governments is moving in the opposite direction. While April’s G7 Development communiqué pledged to help Africa become more self-reliant, African countries are being asked to absorb more shocks with less support. 

Khalil Elouardighi, France Director at ONE, says: “Public investments from G7 countries are key to enable Africa’s development, control deadly epidemics and prevent fragile states from unraveling into terrorist havens. Falling investment from G7 governments has been making things worse.” 

 “Adjusting for population growth reveals the true scale of the decline: G7 per capita assistance to Africa has plummeted by nearly a quarter in real terms since 2021. If the G7 wants to be seen as a credible partner to Africa, it cannot continue asking African countries to do more with less.” 

While ONE welcome G7 efforts to mobilize private capital, public investments remain crucial. The poorest and most vulnerable communities still depend on concessional finance from G7 countries for human development that is central to economic growth: education, food security, health, and crisis response. 

The G7 should use this summit to demonstrate that partnership with Africa remains a priority. That means rebuilding G7 public investments into Africa, protecting the quality of development assistance, advancing reforms to the international financial system, and supporting African countries facing imported shocks. 

Note to editors: 

Between 2021 and 2024, G7 ODA to Africa declined by $10 billion, or 18.7%. At the same time, Africa’s population is growing by roughly 2.5% a year. That means even when overall aid budgets hold steady, they are spread more thinly due to the growing needs.  

Find our full analysis of G7 aid to Africa here: https://bit.ly/g7analysis2026  

About The ONE Campaign: 

ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization advocating for the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. Since 2004, it has helped secure more than $1 trillion in new investments that build a safer, more prosperous world. ONE’s trusted advocacy combines hard-hitting data, grassroots activism and political engagement to influence decision-makers and drive lasting change. Learn more at one.org. 

Media Contact: 

French/English: Charlotte Grignard, [email protected] +33622410041  

In Evian: 

English/German: Scherwin Saedi, [email protected] 

Italian/French: Marinella Linati, [email protected]