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United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

July 22, 2025

WFP warns South Sudan could face food aid cut in September

According to the WFP, severe funding shortfalls mean it can reach just 2.5 million people, only 30 percent of people facing severe hunger.

SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES
February 5, 2025

WFP budgets $2.5 billion to fight hunger, malnutrition in Nigeria

Mr Loum identified Nigeria as operating one of the biggest social safety net programmes in Africa.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
August 11, 2023

Over 20 million people affected by severe hunger crisis in Sudan: UN

Mr Rowe described the situation in West and Central Darfur as “catastrophic.”

South Sudan food crisis (Credit: Sudan support)
July 17, 2023

5.1 million children acutely malnourished in Horn of Africa: UN

It said the impacts of the 2020-2023 drought will likely persist for a long time.

malnourished children
October 16, 2021

UN may soon cut food supply to North-East: WFP Director

On Saturday, Mr Nikoi warned the over half a million people benefitting from its food aid may be shut out as funding sources shrink.

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