World Food Program Newswire

Int’l coalition condemns attack on WFP aid convoy in Kordofan, Sudan

The missions of the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Norway and the European Union, as members of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan, have issued a joint statement to condemn an attack …

Sweden provides SEK 200 million in support to World Food Programme

Published 04 September 2026 Global hunger levels are at an all-time high. An estimated 266 million people suffer from acute food insecurity. Conflicts, climate change and rising prices for fuel and fertiliser threaten to drive tens of millions more people …

Dp World delivers 5,000 tonnes of rice in Africa

DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to support humanitarian response operations in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda, helping vulnerable communities facing acute food …

World Food Programme halves food assistance to West Bank due to funding shortages

The World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting in half the number of Palestinians it can support with food assistance in the West Bank due to funding shortfalls, the UN program announced Tuesday.Despite now reducing the service, the WFP shared that food needs …

World Food Programme Announces It Will Halve Its Food Assistance in the Occupied West Bank

In the occupied West Bank, the World Food Programme said Tuesday it will slash its food assistance by half this month, from 400,000 recipients to 200,000, due to serious funding shortages. This is Shaun Hughes, the director for Palestine at the World Food …

School meals at risk

Over 600 000 primary school children face the prospect of going without meals when the new school term begins, after the World Food Programme (WFP) announced that funding for its school feeding programme will run out from September 2026. The looming …

Yemen: Detained UN Staffer’s Life‑Threatening Medical Decline Demands Immediate Intervention and Unconditional Release

The arbitrary detention of Sami Lutfallah Al-Kilabi, a staff member of the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESG-Yemen), and the denial of specialized medical care have placed his life and health at serious risk. Detained …

WFP: Nearly 14 Million Afghans Facing Acute Hunger

Afghanistan’s hunger and malnutrition crisis is worsening as millions of people face rising food prices, unemployment and declining humanitarian assistance. John Aylieff, WFP Country Director in Afghanistan, says nearly six million Afghans have been …

Today's cartoonShadi's take on the World Food Programme slashing aid to the West Bank

Air strike destroys WFP food aid trucks in Sudan’s Kordofan

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned an aerial attack on two trucks carrying food aid to families in South Kordofan. A WFP statement on Wednesday confirms that the trucks were hit outside Dilling on 30 August while carrying WFP assistance to …

WFP warns of aid cuts for 400,000 South Sudan refugees, IDPs amid funding shortages

JUBA, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The World Food Program (WFP) warned Friday that funding shortfalls will cut off food assistance for 400,000 South Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) following September distributions. The WFP said it is …

World Food Programme halves number of aid recipients in West Bank

The World Food Programme said it is to cut the number of people receiving assistance in the occupied West Bank by half owing to a lack of funding. The "difficult decision" means 200,000 of the 400,000 people the WFP has been helping will continue …

Guest columnist William Lambers: On Labor Day let’s thank caregivers

Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. This Labor Day let’s remember a quiet group of hard workers, although mostly unpaid, who are extremely valuable to families everywhere. Caregivers save the day for those who …

Funding shortfall forces the World Food Programme to cut food assistance by half in the West Bank

Photo: WFP/Hugh Rutherford. WFP, in collaboration with UNRWA, has been delivering food parcels to Bedouin communities in Area C. Recently, Um Al Khair families transitioned to a hybrid assistance model combining food vouchers and in-kind parcels, …

Seven mouths, one meal: Feeding a family through Gaza’s food crisis

Gaza City — Whenever Mervat Radwan hears the community kitchen in her displacement camp will serve lunch that day, she breathes a sigh of relief. She takes a cooking pot and walks to the community kitchen with her nephew, six-year-old Ubay. Recommended …

Guest columnist William Lambers: On Labor Day, let’s thank caregivers

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. This Labor Day, let’s remember a quiet group of hard workers, although mostly unpaid, who are extremely valuable to families everywhere. Caregivers save the day for …

WFP scales up response in Nepal as remote communities remain isolated

Photo: WFP/Shrawa Shrestha. Food distribution in Archale, Kisapang Rural Municipality 5, Nuwakot District, one of the areas hardest hit by the floods, where several people lost their lives. Photo credit KATHMANDU, Nepal – The United Nations World Food …

Food has returned to Gaza’s markets, but most people still can’t afford to eat 

In a tent in Tal al-Hawa, west of Gaza City, 39-year-old Iman Abdel Karim, a mother of six, hands pieces of bread to her hungry children, some of whom are too young to have grown their teeth. Around her are a few empty cooking pots. At the entrance to the …

WFP Strongly Condemns Aerial Attack on Trucks

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns the aerial attack that hit two trucks carrying WFP food assistance outside of Dilling, South Kordofan, on 30 August 2026. The trucks were destined for Kadugli, South Kordofan, and were clearly …

His Royal Majesty King Tikoe Tefo Meshack Lekitlane Signs Historic MOU With State of the African Diaspora

Kham Royal Kingdom strengthens its international role as King Tikoe advances partnerships connecting African kingdoms with diaspora resources. KHAM ROYAL KINGDOM , SOUTH AFRICA, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant step to …

HRH Queen Robin L. West Coronated in Historic Ceremony of the Kham Royal Kingdom

World Civility Ambassador assumes royal responsibility with a mission centered on youth empowerment, leadership development, and legacy across Africa KHAM ROYAL KINGDOM , SOUTH AFRICA, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Robin L. West …

Student-Written Play "No Swears Academy" Premieres to a Full House in Providence

Benefit performance by Phillips Exeter student Gary Guo supports education for immigrant, refugee and low-income students via Oasis International. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No Swears Academy," an …

#1 Way to Check Your SASSA SRD Status: New App Ranked Against the 6 Options

SRD Check for SASSA R370 arrives on iOS and Android with data-free checking, offline results, family ID storage and plain-English reasons for declined months CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SASSA-Status.web.za …

Comprehensive Bright Steel Bar Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

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Budget Binder With Envelopes Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

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Business Card Binder Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t6% CAGR Through 2030

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Calendar Refill Desk Market To Reach $1.46 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

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Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Travel Insurance Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $4.57 Bn By 2030

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Biliary Atresia Therapeutics Market To Reach $1.53 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

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Binder Pocket Zipper Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $2.45 Billion By 2030

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Global Biological Age And Longevity Diagnostics Market Entering High-Growth Phase According To Latest Research

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Global Bioprocessing Supplies Market Size Forecast To Cross $12.35 Billion By 2030

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Blood Bank Refrigerator Market Size To Reach $1.71Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 6.8%

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Brain Training Apps Market Forecast To Hit $21.09Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition And Metabolomics Platform Market Size to Reach 0.12 Billion by 2030 with 12 CAGR

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Artificial Intelligence In Manufacturing And Supply Chain Market Size To Reach $27.66Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 27.4%

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Artificial Intelligence-Powered Demand Forecasting Market Forecast To Hit $15.88 Bn By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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