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Sudan

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48.2 million 
country population 

24.6 million people  
in high acute food insecurity 

12.3 million people  
displaced 

Famine conditions confirmed in at least five areas in North Darfur and the Western Nuba mountains 

to assist 14.2 million people, FAO requires USD 156.7 million for 2025

Famine is projected in five additional areas and a risk of famine is confirmed in 17 areas in Sudan between December 2024 and May 2025. The ongoing conflict and forced displacement remain the main drivers. FAO is working to significantly scale up crop production and livestock and fisheries support for vulnerable households to enhance local food production in the face of a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions.
Highlights
News
Sudan: FAO scales up emergency response with seed distribution campaign targeting 7.5 million people
30/06/2025

A vital initiative to boost local food production and restore livelihoods amid ongoing conflict

News
From Humanitarians to Refugees
20/06/2025

The untold story of an FAO staff member in Sudan’s war 

News
FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots; five with immediate risk of starvation
16/06/2025

Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern, and Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned as a hunger hotspot...

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Key documents
Hunger Hotspots - FAO–WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity: June to October 2025 outlook
06/2025

In the current edition of a regular joint bi-yearly report, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warn that acute food insecurity is likely to worsen across 13 countries and territories identified as hotspots, during the outlook period from June to October 2025.

Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA) – Annual report 2024
05/2025

The Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA) enables the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to take rapid and effective action in response to food and agricultural threats and emergencies.

Annual report 2024: Norway’s contribution to the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities
05/2025

The Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA) enables the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to respond swiftly and flexibly to food and agricultural emergencies.

 
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Multimedia
Photo Collection
The Sudan: FAO assesses Al-Haiwawa – The Gezira Scheme’s major canal
25/05/2025

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Video
FAO’s critical efforts to combat famine in the Sudan through agriculture and livelihoods support
02/12/2024

The video highlights FAO's efforts to respond to the hunger crisis in the Sudan and the threat of famine that looms over different parts of the country....

Photo Collection
The Sudan: FAO monitors progress of the Sudan’s main planting season
11/11/2024

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