According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 24.6 million people — nearly half the country’s population — now face acute food insecurity
Driven to starvation, Sudanese turn to weeds, leaves, and coal to survive Read More »
The agencies also refrained from pre-positioning supplies in health centers and warehouses in insecure areas, fearing they could become targets for looting
Clashes in South Sudan block aid to 60,000 malnourished children Read More »
The World Food Program reached 4 million people in Sudan, yet millions remain at risk of famine as the hunger crisis deepens.
WFP aids 4 million in Sudan amid worsening hunger Read More »
Without additional funding, 57,000 refugees in Malawi’s Dzaleka camp could face severe hunger, the UN warns.
WFP warns of hunger threat to 57,000 in Malawi camp Read More »
The WFP warns that without $620 million in urgent funding, it will halt food aid for over 2 million people in Nigeria and the Sahel region, exacerbating hunger as the lean season approaches.
WFP urges urgent funding to prevent food aid cuts in West Africa Read More »
WFP regional spokesperson Tomson Phiri explained that operations in eastern and southern Africa will be merged and managed from Nairobi
UN food agency closes southern Africa bureau due to funding cuts Read More »
Facing financial constraints, the UN World Food Programme closes its Southern Africa bureau, while the region endures the impact of an ongoing El Nino-induced drought.
WFP closes Southern Africa office due to funding cuts Read More »
The WFP has paused food aid operations in Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp due to escalating violence between the army and paramilitary forces, endangering the lives of displaced people.
WFP suspends aid in famine-hit Sudan camp due to violence Read More »
The M23’s offensive has intensified since seizing Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city, late last month
Looting hits Bukavu as M23 rebels advance Read More »
The World Food Program (WFP) has warned of worsening food shortages in Sudan, as ongoing conflict is putting millions at risk of famine.
WFP warns of worsening hunger in Sudan due to delays Read More »
