April 12
Africa: Hunger and Malnutrition Surging Across West and Central Africa, Says Report
Violence, economic turmoil, climate change and shrinking humanitarian assistance among factors propelling food insecurity Read more »
Africa: Worsening Hunger Grips West and Central Africa Amid Persistent Conflict and Economic Turmoil
Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to feed themselves in the June-August 2024 lean season, according to the March 2024 Cadre Harmonisé food… Read more »
March 26
Cameroon: Food Assistance to Refugees in Cameroon At Risk of Halt Amid Funding Shortages
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are today warning that vital food assistance to refugees in Cameroon's Far North, Adamawa, East and… Read more »
February 29
Nigeria: Ukrainian Grain Donation Bolsters WFP's Response in Northeast Nigeria Amidst Inflation and Food Price Spikes
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a generous donation of 25,000 tons of wheat from the Government of Ukraine that will help provide emergency food… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Niger: Spain Steps Up Food, Education Support for Niger Crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Niger welcomed a contribution of €3 million from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) to help… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Sierra Leone: Germany and WFP Join Forces to Boost School Feeding in Sierra Leone
The Federal Republic of Germany through its Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has provided EUR 10 million to the United Nations World Food Programme… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Cameroon: In Cameroon's Conflict-Hit Regions, EU Funding Helps Displaced Families Make Ends Meet
Clashes have displaced 420,000 people in the country's Far North in 2022. Many depend on WFP assistance to survive Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: India's Rice Fortification Journey Inspires Nigerian Delegation
NEW DELHI: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) facilitated a crucial learning visit for a high-level Nigerian delegation to India. India's rice fortification journey… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: Japan, WFP Unite to Deliver Food Assistance to Crisis-Hit People in Cameroon and Central African Republic
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of USD $3.3 million (equivalent to 450 million Japanese Yen, or approximately 2 billion XAF) from the… Read more »
July 07, 2023
West Africa: Hunger Grows As Sahel Crisis Spills Into Coastal West Africa
WFP is providing emergency food assistance through cash distributions to refugees, internally displaced people and host communities Read more »
May 16, 2023
West Africa: WFP Calls On G7 to Keep Focus On Hunger As Crises in Sudan, Haiti and Sahel Add to Global Food Crisis
The G7's strong commitment to global food security in 2022 must be maintained in 2023 as new crises in Sudan, Haiti and the Sahel push more people into hunger, the UN World Food… Read more »
April 20, 2023
West Africa: Niger Shows How WFP and Partners Can Transform Lives in Africa's Harsh Sahel
Amid grim new hunger findings, a holistic initiative helps build food security and resilience to inter-connected shocks Read more »
April 14, 2023
Togo: The European Union and WFP Provide Emergency Food Assistance to Conflict-Affected People in Northern Togo
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up its emergency food assistance to more than 30,000 people affected by the spill over of the Sahel armed conflict in the… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Niger: 'Don't Give Up On Niger' - Ambassador Cindy Mccain, Calls for Increased Donor Support Amidst Growing Food Insecurity
Joint US/UN News Release/NIAMEY- The combined effects of conflict, climate shocks, and high food prices continues to drive hunger up and push basic meals out of the reach of… Read more »
February 15, 2023
West Africa: WFP Helps Half a Million People Recover From Loss and Damage With Climate Insurance in West Africa
The United Nation's World Food Programme (WFP) is preparing to support 490,000 people in Burkina Faso, The Gambia and Mali who were impacted by drought in 2022. WFP has received… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau and WFP Renew Partnership to Achieve Zero Hunger and Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
The Government of Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a new five-year Country Strategic Plan to achieve food security and improved… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Burkina Faso: European Union Funding to WFP Helps Crisis-Affected People Access Vital Food Assistance in Burkina Faso
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received EUR 7.2 million in funding from the European Union (EU) in 2022, which has helped WFP to supply over 750,000 people in… Read more »
October 17, 2022
West Africa: West Africa Hard-Hit By Climate Crisis As Deadly Floods Decimate Lives and Livelihoods
Above-average rainfall and devastating flooding across West and Central Africa has affected five million people in 19 countries across the region, claiming hundreds of lives,… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Mali: Japan Supports WFP's Response to Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in Mali
The Government of Japan has provided an additional US$2 million (nearly XOF 1.3 billion) contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help respond to the… Read more »
July 11, 2022
Sierra Leone: How a School Feeding Programme in Sierra Leone Empowers Parents to Grow and Sell Vegetables
As inflation erodes people's purchasing power in Sierra Leone, WFP has introduced a better kind of school feeding, that empowers rural women to grow and supply surplus fresh foods. Read more »
July 02, 2022
Cameroon: Japan Partners With WFP to Strengthen Food Security in Cameroon
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a USD 1.2 million (JPY 150 million) contribution from the Government of Japan to provide food and nutrition assistance… Read more »