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Worsening hunger grips West and Central Africa amid persistent conflict and economic turmoil
15/04/2024
Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to feed themselves in the June-August 2024 lean season, according to the March 2024 Cadre Harmonisé food security analysis released by the Permanent Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS).
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5 things you should know about how conflict in Sudan is devastating agriculture and people's food security
15/04/2024
One year on from the start of the most recent hostilities in Sudan, here are five things to know about conflict’s devastating impact on agriculture and food security.
Gaza: FAO contributes to fighting malnutrition and starvation
05/04/2024
From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
Fighting animal diseases in Yemen
27/03/2024
Community animal health workers fill veterinary gaps left by the conflict
Red Sea shipping disruptions likely to exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen - new FAO report warns
25/03/2024
FAO calls for immediate efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate the uninterrupted flow of commercial and humanitarian food supplies
Haiti: Escalating violence and economic shocks compound hunger crisis
25/03/2024
Nearly half of the population is facing acute food insecurity.
Sudan: FAO issues stark warning over "deeply concerning" scale of hunger
20/03/2024
Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina briefs UN Security Council on the impact of conflict on food security
UN global climate report: a stark reminder of the urgent need to leverage agrifood solutions
19/03/2024
As the climate crisis progressively affects food security and agriculture, major investments in adaptation and resilience are needed
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Projected famine in Gaza: FAO urges immediate access to deliver urgent and critical assistance at scale
18/03/2024
New data reveals that half of the population or about 1.1 million people are experiencing catastrophic food insecurity
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Afghanistan: the food security situation is improving, but the crisis is far from over
14/03/2024
Interview with Alexander Jones, Director of the FAO’s Resource Mobilization Division, on his recent field visit to Afghanistan to see how FAO is helping farmers to get back on their feet