Thursday, June 25, 2026

UN World Food Programme

March 4, 2026

Iranian schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced, aid compromised, says UN

The UN has urgently called for the protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs.

Carnage in Iran
November 19, 2025

Nigeria, others need $93 billion annually to end hunger by 2030: WFP

WFP says ending hunger by 2030 would cost just $93 billion a year — less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion spent on military budgets over the past decade.

Hungry children in Gaza
July 24, 2025

WFP to suspend food assistance to Nigeria, seeks $130 million fund

The UN World Food Programme says it might be compelled to suspend all emergency food and nutrition aid for 1.3 million people in North-East Nigeria at the end of July.

malnourished children
May 9, 2025

50 million people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger: WFP

The agency said that five million risk losing assistance unless urgent funding is found.

Displaced people in Mali
February 4, 2025

Congo city rushes to bury bodies after rebel attack

Mr Muyaya at a news briefing said that the number of bodies to be buried “gave an overview of massacres committed in the city.”

Democratic Republic of Congo
July 17, 2023

Conflict in Sudan threatens staple crop production, raises hunger concerns

Over a dozen people, including farmers, experts, and aid workers, have reported delays in planting crops such as sorghum and millet.

Sudan fights
May 30, 2023

Sudan ceasefire extended by five days

A few hours before the end of a fragile ceasefire in Sudan, the warring parties agreed on a five-day extension on Monday.

Sudan war
April 14, 2023

UN agencies solicit $142m support for refugees in Chad

He warned that 2023 would be another very difficult year since there had been absolutely no funding from May onwards for the refugees and the displaced people.

Refugees in Chad
October 31, 2022

Ships leave Ukrainian ports despite Russia’s suspension of grain deal

A ship, called the Ikaria Angel, sailing on behalf of the UN World Food Programme, departed with a cargo of 40,000 tons of grain destined for Ethiopia.

March 2, 2022

UN warns Ukraine invasion will destabilise global food supplies

“Poor people in both countries rely heavily on bread as a source of nutrition. It is subsidised and thus relatively widely available.”

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