June 22
Africa: 'Food Is a Fundamental Human Right' - Pope Leo XIV At WFP
Pope Leo XIV urged action on hunger, calling food a fundamental human right and warning conflict is driving food insecurity worldwide, during a visit to WFP headquarters in Rome. Read more »
June 18
Africa: From Food Aid to Farming - How Refugees in Africa Are Building Food Security
For World Refugee Day on 20 June, the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights how refugees across Africa are using farming and agricultural programmes to tackle hunger, build food… Read more »
June 17
Africa: New FAO-WFP Report Warns Worsening Hunger Puts 13 Hotspots at Significant Risk
Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine remain hotspots of highest concern, with northeast Nigeria and Somalia joining the list as acute hunger risks deteriorate towards… Read more »
June 07
Africa: 'I Have Never Seen Anything Like It' - Reflections From a Worsening Hunger Crisis
In his new role as WFP's Acting Executive Director, Carl Skau gives his take on a global hunger crisis where conflict, rising costs and funding cuts are pushing food insecurity… Read more »
June 03
South Sudan: Hunger and Conflict in South Sudan - Families Trapped in Jonglei State
In South Sudan's Jonglei State, families like Chol's are trapped by conflict, displacement and rising hunger, as violence destroys livelihoods and leaves communities struggling to… Read more »
June 02
South Sudan: WFP Scales Up Emergency Response in South Sudan As Catastrophic Hunger and Malnutrition Deepen
WFP is delivering vital food and nutritional assistance to hundreds of thousands of people in Akobo East, as insecurity, infrastructure damage and the onset of the rainy season… Read more »
May 11
Africa: Every Meal Counts - How WFP Is Using AI to Reach More People, Faster
Speed and accuracy save lives in humanitarian settings. WFP is deploying artificial intelligence to help ensure food assistance reaches the right people and in the right amounts. Read more »
May 07
Somalia: Racing to Reverse the Hunger Tide
Four years ago, donor mobilization and a massive humanitarian scale-up by WFP and partners averted famine in Somalia. Now, as needs soar, funds dry up and drought's fallout pummels… Read more »
April 30
South Sudan: 'There Is No Food' - Multiple Crises Push South Sudan Deeper Into Hunger
As conflict, flooding, displacement and economic shocks converge, millions of people across South Sudan are facing emergency levels of hunger. The World Food Programme is racing to… Read more »
April 23
Chad: From Aid to Autonomy - How Refugees and Host Communities Are Building Food Security in Chad
In eastern Chad, WFP helps refugees and host communities move from emergency aid to self-reliance through farming, livelihoods and resilience initiatives. Read more »
April 20
Africa: How the Mideast Crisis Is Deepening Hunger Far Beyond the Front Lines
As the conflict's spillover leads to spiking prices in parts of Asia and Africa, WFP says keeping humanitarian supply chains open is essential to prevent millions more from tipping… Read more »
April 14
Sudan: Sudan's War Three Years On - Shattered Dreams, Soaring Hunger, Shrinking Aid
WFP food assistance remains a lifeline for millions, but plummeting funding and the fallout of the Middle East conflict put fragile gains at risk Read more »
April 09
Cameroon: Empty Cooking Pots, Rising Hunger in Cameroon
WFP and other humanitarians are stretching lean budgets to support millions reeling from conflict, displacement and climate shocks in the Central African nation Read more »
March 23
Uganda: Funding Shortfalls Push Uganda's Refugees Deeper Into Hunger
The East African nation has long offered asylum to some of the continent's most vulnerable people. But steep cuts in humanitarian assistance are increasing food insecurity for… Read more »
March 12
Ghana: How School Meals Feed Nations - and Changed My Life
Our Ghana Communications Officer, Abdul-Wahab Mohammed, describes growing up on hearty WFP meals - and how they can transform communities and forge a new generation of leaders Read more »
March 11
Somalia: Racing to Reverse Somalia's Hunger Tide
Four years ago, donor mobilization and a massive humanitarian scale-up by WFP and partners averted famine in Somalia. Now, as needs soar, funds dry up and a drought grips the Horn… Read more »
February 25
South Sudan: The Backstory - WFP's Airdrops Offer a Food Lifeline in Hungry South Sudan
In the most inaccessible, conflict-torn places, World Food Programme airdrops and the UN Humanitarian Air Service are often the only ways to reach desperate communities - as WFP's… Read more »
February 16
Central African Republic: Ramadan - Stories of Hunger, Displacement and Hope Amid Three Humanitarian Emergencies
Ramadan traditions persist even in the harshest environments. From hot meals in Gaza to food staples in Afghanistan and income support in the Central African Republic, WFP helps… Read more »
December 23, 2025
Africa: Wars, Airdrops and Pythons - Covering Hunger Up Close
WFP's outgoing TV Chief Jonathan Dumont talks about the importance of giving voice to the 'hidden hungry' - and of empathy Read more »
December 12, 2025
Sudan: WFP Warns of More Displacement in Sudan As Fighting Rages in Darfurs and Kordofans Amidst Shrinking Resources
This is a summary of what was said by WFP Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Ross Smith, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at a press briefing In Geneva today.… Read more »
December 10, 2025
Sudan: WFP Celebrates Sorghum Harvest in Eastern Sudan Under World Bank Managed Thabat Project
The UN World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Kassala State Government and Minister of Agriculture, celebrated the start of the sorghum harvest at an official event in Wad… Read more »
December 08, 2025
Nigeria: Northern Nigeria's Toxic Mix of Violence and Hunger
WFP warns shrinking aid and region's alarming food security outlook risks fueling more instability - with potential spillovers across West Africa Read more »
December 03, 2025
Zambia: Leicester City Striker Patson Daka Named WFP Goodwill Ambassador
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced the appointment of Zambian international soccer player Patson Daka as a WFP Goodwill Ambassador. Daka will use his… Read more »
December 02, 2025
Chad: Japan Contributes JPY 200 Million to WFP's Emergency School Meals Programme in Chad
The Government of Japan has contributed JPY 200 million (US$1.3 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support emergency school meals in Chad. This… Read more »
Africa: Why Small Victories Matter When It Comes to Hunger and Disability
'No woman with a disability should be coerced into sharing her food or cash with a male community member because custom dictates she cannot manage her own resources' Read more »
