The Latest Breaking News from WFP

How Israeli bombing turned Gaza’s desperate situation into a ‘catastrophe’

Israeli attacks worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which already was suffering under a 16-year blockade.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023

Israel intensifies attacks on north Gaza as WFP says more aid urgently needed

Israel says anyone in northern Gaza will be considered ‘an accomplice in a terrorist organisation’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023

Chad, WFP warn of 'catastrophic' food insecurity amid influx of Sudan refugees

Chad has called for the world to step up and help feed the country and its increasing refugee population, including 460,000 fleeing the conflict in neighbouring Sudan.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2023

The world needs to stop taking water for granted

That water availability affects every aspect of human life, especially food and nutrition security is a point that must be highlighted on World Food Day, on October 16

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Mayor Johnson is wrong. Bally’s casino won’t secure a ‘fiscally strong and vibrant future’ for Chicago.

It is a shiny, noisy and glitzy distraction that allows the well-connected to get wealthier at the expense of hard-working Chicago families and individuals who will lose their paychecks gambling there.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023

The humanitarian crises being ignored

When was the last time you heard or read or saw anything about the devastating war still ongoing in Sudan?

Salon · Oct 13, 2023

UN's World Food Programme resumes food aid delivery in Ethiopia

The World Food Programme said Tuesday it had partially resumed distributing food aid in Ethiopia, after halting assistance four months ago over the diversion of supplies.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2023

Sudan conflict ‘like planning for the apocalypse’, say aid workers

At least 5.4 million people have been displaced by the fierce fighting that broke out in the country in April

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Libya floods: why cash is the best way to help get humanitarian aid to people affected by disasters

The heavy rainfall that hit Libya during Storm Daniel caused two dams and four bridges to collapse in the coastal city of Derna, submerging most of the city in floodwater and claiming thousands of lives.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023

More than 700 million people don't know when — or if — they will eat again, UN food chief says

The head of the United Nations food agency says a global hunger crisis has left more than 700 million people not knowing when or if they will eat again

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023