The Latest Breaking News on Food Insecurity

Modern slavery victim ‘worked 105 hours a week for £3.80 per hour’ while waiting for government help

Modern slavery victims say the referral system is failing to protect them from being forced back into exploitation

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023

'Hotel Rwanda' hero freed, thanks Kigali

KIGALI: Paul Rusesabagina, the hero of "Hotel Rwanda" detained after criticising the government, was freed late Friday, the United States said, offering gratitude to Kigali.

Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2023

Haiti faces ‘hunger emergency’ amid escalating gang violence and surging inflation

Acute hunger is affecting 4.9 million Haitians, according to a UN report, which outlines the increased need for humanitarian aid

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Former rebel leader is named Congo's new Defense Minister

Congo’s former rebel leader jailed by the International Criminal Court, Jean-Pierre Bemba, has been appointed Congo’s Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

UK aid cuts could force closure of Afghan project supporting women and girls

Slashing funding to the programme from a promised £7m to just £1m sends a ‘stark message to the world’, says Save the Children

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

African migrants stuck in Tunisia say racism persists after crackdown

Weeks after a violent crackdown on migrants in Tunisia that triggered a perilous rush to leave by smuggler boats for Italy, many African nationals are still homeless and jobless and some say they still face racist attacks. 

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023

SNAP recipients will see a cut in food benefits starting this month

During the pandemic, Texans received extra money on their Lone Star cards through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, also known as food stamps. That extra money ends this month.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 24, 2023

Congo President Tshisekedi brings in former VP Bemba in reshuffle ahead of election

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has appointed the country's former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba, who was detained for over 10 years for war crimes, as the country's defence minister in a sweeping government reshuffle.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023

Food banks supported 800,000 UK children in 2021-22, data shows

One-fifth of UK population was in relative poverty after first year of pandemic, when support measures scrapped

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

'Appalling': Southern Africa counts toll of Cyclone Freddy

The World Health Organization says the death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which ravaged Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique over the past two months, now stands at more than 600 people

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023