The Sahel
April 22, 2025
Comprised of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, the Sahel sits just below the Sahara desert and has become one of the world’s worst hunger emergencies.
WFP News
Location: Africa
Togo
April 22, 2025
Economic instability and floods are damaging Togo’s agricultural systems, causing greater hunger.
Tunisia
April 22, 2025
Hunger continues to be a pressing issue in Tunisia, affecting vulnerable populations due to rising food prices, limited access to resources, and climate change.
Uganda
April 22, 2025
With improved security, Uganda is a relatively stable country in East Africa that takes in over a million refugees from its neighbors. However, poverty and food insecurity are still widespread.
Kenya
April 22, 2025
Kenya is experiencing rapid economic and population growth, but it’s struggling to ensure that everyone gets equitable access to resources, especially food security.
Lesotho
April 22, 2025
Hunger in Lesotho remains serious threat driven by poverty, climate shocks, and reliance on vulnerable rural agriculture.
Liberia
April 22, 2025
Hunger in Liberia is a serious concern, driven by poverty and high food prices. WFP is responding through school meals and support to smallholder farmers.
Libya
April 22, 2025
Years of political instability and a recent economic crisis have left the country in a fragile state of transition. The recent deadly floods threaten its recovery and may put many more at risk of hunger.
Madagascar
April 22, 2025
Frequent climate extremes like cyclones and drought are driving hunger in southern Madagascar.
Malawi
April 22, 2025
With a majority of livelihoods dependent on agriculture, the population of Malawi is highly vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters such as drought and flooding.
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