Sweden has has introduced temporary border checks to manage the flow of refugees and migrants into the country.

Swedish authorities say the controls are needed because the rapid surge in new arrivals has caused a threat to public order.

The controls came into effect at midday local time and will last for ten days.

Nearly 200,000 refugees and migrants are expected to arrive in Sweden this year, more per head of population than any other EU country.

Meanwhile, European leaders are expected to offer extensive aid packages to African nations in return for help with the ongoing migrant crisis at a summit in Malta.

European nations plan to establish a €1.8bn (£1.3bn) Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, but in return hopes that African nations will slow the tide of refugees and migrants reaching European borders and will help accelerate the repatriation process for failed asylum seekers.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said:

“This Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, set up at a record speed, shows once more the EU’s commitment to swiftly reply to the large challenges we are facing in the region. To succeed, we need to work together with other European countries and our partner countries in Africa in addressing the root causes of irregular migration and promoting economic and equal opportunities, security and development.”

Refugees from Syria and Afghanistan make up the majority of people attempting to reach European borders, but at least 150,000 people from African countries such as Eritrea, Nigeria and Somalia have also crossed into the continent this year.

The dramatic rise in the number of people entering the EU has put major pressures on border countries such as Greece, Italy, and Hungary, and has strained political relationships between EU nations.