The Latest Breaking News on Food Insecurity

Final Sudan airlifted evacuees expected to arrive in Britain within hours

The Foreign Office said those on the final two flights out of the African country would be in the UK within 48 hours of landing in Cyprus.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

UN refugee agency warns more than 800,000 may flee Sudan

Some 73,000 have already left Sudan and the UN warns thousands will flee as fighting rages on and resources dwindle.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

Final evacuation flights for Britons leave Sudan as UN warns 800,000 may flee country

Government ends evacuation flights from Wadi Saeedna airfield because of a lack of Britons coming forward and volatile situation on the ground

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Sudanese civilian groups band together to provide essential aid

Civilians are helping Sudan’s most vulnerable via food banks, donations, logistical coordination and medical support.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

'It was like doomsday,' says Gaza woman after quitting Sudan

When bridges closed in her area of Sudan's capital Khartoum, Palestinian medical student Nour Kullab thought it was just another protest.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Guinea’s contract teachers take to streets, threaten more strikes

Protesting teachers took to the streets across the country all last week demanding better rights and payment of arrears.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

Deadline passes for final evacuation flight for Britons leaving Sudan

Those wanting to leave the war-torn country were asked to be at Port Sudan by 11am UK time on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Ancestor’s Irish famine role could merit compensation, says Laura Trevelyan

Sir Charles Trevelyan was Treasury official during great famine in 19th century when potato crops failed

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

Extra UK evacuation flight departs Sudan as rival factions clash

Flight left Port Sudan on Monday evening as fighting continued to rage in the capital, Khartoum

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

Factbox-Countries rush to evacuate foreign citizens from Sudan

Countries have conducted one of the biggest international evacuations in years as their nationals flee the sudden outbreak of fighting in Sudan.

Reuters · May 1, 2023