Amid funding shortages, the UN food agency closes its Southern Africa office, consolidating operations due to the severe drought and economic challenges.
WFP shuts Southern Africa bureau as drought worsens Read More »
The WFP has suspended food aid in Sudan’s Zamzam camp due to escalating violence, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people at risk of starvation.
WFP pauses food deliveries in Sudan’s Zamzam amid conflict Read More »
Worsening drought, ongoing conflict, and a critical decline in humanitarian funding are the primary factors contributing to this impending crisis.
Famine threatens 4.4 million in Somalia Read More »
Egypt significantly increased its imports of Russian wheat during the 2024/25 season, becoming the largest buyer of Russian wheat.
Egypt emerges as top buyer of Russian wheat Read More »
Egypt’s state grain buyer, Mostakbal Misr, has reportedly secured enough wheat to meet the country’s needs through June 2025, with most of the contracted grain sourced from Russia.
Egypt secures wheat supply through mid-2025 Read More »
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the worsening food security situation in Sudan, warning that famine conditions are present in at least five locations across the country.
UN’s Guterres warns of famine in Sudan Read More »
While the nominal volume is 50,000 metric tons, Algeria typically purchases larger quantities in such tenders.
Algeria seeks milling wheat suppliers Read More »
The first shipment of Egypt’s delayed 430,000-ton Russian wheat purchase has begun loading, marking a significant step in securing the country’s wheat supply.
Egypt begins receiving delayed Russian wheat shipment Read More »
Brazil, hosting the G20 summit, launched a global alliance to combat hunger and poverty, with 81 countries signing on, aiming to reduce world hunger by 2030.
Global alliance aims to end hunger, poverty at G20 summit Read More »
As Black Sea wheat prices rise and supply concerns grow, Morocco has turned to the EU for wheat imports, bolstering demand for European wheat.
Morocco boosts EU wheat imports amid Black Sea competition Read More »
