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WFP: Zimbabwe needs at least $250 Million in Aid

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The World Food Program (WFP) today asked for aid of an additional $250 million for an “emergency operation” to combat hunger in Zimbabwe, which will likely affect 60% of the population by the end of this year. WFP says that the Coronavirus pandemic has aggravated an already serious hunger crisis in Zimbabwe.

Syria — Millions Below Poverty Line, U.S. Tightens Sanctions

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

United Nations relief agencies warned Friday that Syria is facing an unprecedented food crisis, as more than 9.3 million people lack adequate food. This comes at a time when the outbreak of the Coronavirus may accelerate in the country, although it appears to be under control.

Coronavirus: UN Warns of Greater Famine for Poor Countries

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

The UN warned Tuesday that a pandemic of the new coronavirus could lead to “major” famines around the world. David Beasley, director of the World Food Program (WFP), points out that urgent steps need to be taken to avoid catastrophes. According to the World Food Crisis Report released by WFP, at least 135 to 250 million people may be starved.

Coronavirus: UN Donates Tons of Supplies to Help Latin America

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

The United Nations distributed eight tons of supplies from its operations center in Panama to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Food Program (WFP) reported that supplies, which include COVID-19 kits, have been shipped to 24 countries in the region.

Sudan Plane Crash Kills 18

January 3, 2020January 4, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

A Sudanese military plane crashed in the Western Darfur region, killing all eighteen people on board, including four children, the military said. A Sudanese employee of the World Food Program (WFP) and his family were among the casualties. Several officers were among those who perished as the plane went down in an area that has recently experienced deadly ethnic clashes.