Sudan & World Food Programme
16 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Sudan: Sudan is facing a severe food crisis due to ongoing civil war, increased fuel and fertilizer costs from the Iran conflict, and widespread displacement, leading to a projected 40% decrease in agricultural production and risk of famine for 19.5 million people.
World Food Programme: The World Food Programme is a key agency warning about the severe food insecurity in Sudan and calling for urgent funding and access to prevent famine.
May 15, 2026 · 21 articles
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Sudan: Sudan is the epicenter of the crisis, with 19.5 million facing acute food insecurity and over 100,000 in famine-like conditions.
World Food Programme: WFP is the lead humanitarian agency responding; it faces a $646 million funding gap and has reduced aid to 3.5 million people.
Jul 14, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Sudan: Sudan is identified as one of the most critical hunger hotspots, with famine risks persisting across multiple regions and the number of people facing catastrophic hunger projected to rise.
World Food Programme: The World Food Programme co-authored the Hunger Hotspots Report, emphasizing the urgent need for funding and aid to prevent famine in critical regions. It received a significant pledge from the United States.
Jun 17, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Sudan: Sudan is the source of refugees fleeing conflict, with about 3,000 arrivals per week in South Sudan. The ongoing war in Sudan drives displacement and exacerbates the regional crisis.
World Food Programme: WFP is the main food aid provider in South Sudan, forced to scale back assistance due to funding constraints. It needs $37 million to maintain refugee operations, and its ability to deliver aid is at risk.
Aug 14, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Sudan: Sudan is experiencing the world's largest displacement crisis, exacerbated by increased aid costs and delays due to the Iran war.
World Food Programme: The World Food Programme estimates that 45 million additional people could face hunger if the war continues, bringing the global total to 363 million.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Sudan: Sudan is cited as another global hotspot facing severe food insecurity, exacerbated by the broader economic disruptions.
World Food Programme: The World Food Programme is the primary agency warning about the escalating global hunger crisis due to the Iran war, and it is struggling with funding cuts while trying to provide aid.
Jun 05, 2026 · 30 articles
International
Sudan: Sudan>>> has already signed the Abraham Accords.
World Food Programme: The World Food Programme>>> is a key source of information on the unfolding hunger crisis and is directly affected by funding shortfalls and increased operational costs, leading to reduced aid distribution.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Accidents
Sudan: Sudan is listed as a hunger hotspot, but its role in this event is peripheral, as the focus is on Somalia.
World Food Programme: WFP is providing food assistance and has launched an AI tool to improve crisis response. It is also affected by funding cuts, limiting its operational capacity.
Aug 03, 2026 · 26 articles
Accidents
Sudan: Sudan experienced temperatures more than 2°C above average, breaking its July record.
World Food Programme: WFP warned that Central America will be hardest hit by food insecurity, with 16 million additional people at risk by 2027.
Aug 10, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Sudan: WFP operates AI trucks in Sudan.
World Food Programme: Demonstrated AI-enabled autonomous SHERP vehicles for humanitarian aid delivery in dangerous terrains.
Apr 20, 2026 · 123 articles
Accidents
Sudan: Mentioned as another location where IPC has declared famine.
World Food Programme: WFP's Ross Smith (cricketer) stressed the need to maintain gains through continued access and funding.
Feb 26, 2025 · 54 articles
International
World Food Programme: The World Food Programme is among the U.N. organizations significantly affected by the U.S. aid reductions, experiencing billions less in funding compared to previous years.
Dec 29, 2025 · 20 articles
International
World Food Programme: The World Food Programme reports tens of thousands of metric tons of food heavily delayed in transit due to the conflict, impacting its ability to deliver aid to millions.
Apr 05, 2026 · 11 articles
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