No relief from food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as a quarter of the population continue to face hunger
Stories & Blogs WFPNov 21, 2024(News )There are 25.6 million people who continue to face crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report.
WFP calls for cash to front-load South Sudan operations amid warnings of rising hunger.
Stories & Blogs WFPNov 01, 2024(News )The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently appealing to donors to provide early funding for next year’s operations in South Sudan so the food agency can preposition food to prevent spiralling operational costs and hunger through 2025.
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others.
Stories & Blogs WFPOct 31, 2024(News )Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories.
Ahead of COP29 and COP16, high-level mission urges support to Mauritania and to climate-vulnerable and food insecure countries in the Sahel
Stories & Blogs WFPOct 04, 2024(News )The government of the Islamic Republic Mauritania and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have taken bold steps to combat negative impacts of climate change, and environmental degradation for sustainable food security and nutrition
WFP launches emergency food distributions in Malawi.
Stories & Blogs WFPOct 03, 2024(News )The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun delivering emergency food assistance to support Malawians impacted by the El Niño-fuelled drought.
Famine confirmed in Sudan’s North Darfur, confirming UN agencies worst fears
Stories & Blogs WFPAug 01, 2024(News )Situation in Zamzam camp - home to more than 400,000 displaced people – has passed famine thresholds, according to Famine Review Committee.
WFP Deputy Head visits communities on the frontlines of climate extremes in Somalia
Stories & Blogs WFPAug 01, 2024(News )Somalia's longest drought (2020-2023) ended with floods in November 2023. The floods – by some estimates the worst in decades – affected two million people and drove 750,000 people from their homes.
WFP and African Development Bank project boosts wheat production in war-torn Sudan, amid soaring hunger
Stories & Blogs WFPJun 12, 2024(News )The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced today that the AfDB-financed Sudan Emergency Wheat Production Project had increased wheat production in the country by up to 70% in targeted project locations
Devastating drought and floods in Southern Africa: WFP Chief calls for global action as millions face food insecurity
Stories & Blogs WFPMay 22, 2024(News )Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in Southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to Zambia, at the epicenter of the crisis.
WFP welcomes UK Government's £3 million contribution towards Malawi’s El Niño Appeal
Stories & Blogs WFPMay 16, 2024(News )The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of £3 million (USD 3.7 million) from the United Kingdom to the El Niño response appeal in Malawi.