Food Insecurity News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Israel's rate of wasting food sharply increased during war
Tel Aviv, March 31: Israel's national food bank, Leket (collection) Israel and BDO reported that the war in Gaza increased the scope of food waste in Israel by an additional 1.6 billion Shekels (USD 430 million), which is flowing out of the public's pockets. Their report for 2023 and half of 2024 reveals the extent of food loss and the consequences of the Iron Sword War on food security.
Thousands of trucks carrying lifesaving food items remain stuck at Torkham border
Kabul, March 13: The World Food Programme (WFP) has stated that thousands of trucks remain stranded at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan which remains closed since February 21 after several violent clashes that have resulted in the death of many armed forces personnel and civilians on both sides.
82.1 million people in East, Central Africa face food insecurity
Nairobi, March 8: An estimated 82.1 million people in East and Central Africa are currently food insecure and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said in a statement.
WFP warns of $412 million funding shortfall for South Sudan's humanitarian needs
Juba, March 5: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said that it faces a critical funding shortfall of $412 million to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of millions in crisis-hit South Sudan in 2025.
Horn of Africa forecast to be warmer than usual from March to May
Nairobi, March 3: The Horn of Africa is expected to be warmer than usual between March and May, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, reported on Monday.
Over two million people face food insecurity in Kenya
Nairobi, March 1: The number of food-insecure people in Kenya stands at 2.15 million, up from one million in July 2024, according to the East African country's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA).
Somalia, UN agencies appeal for sustained funding to avert hunger
Mogadishu, Feb 27: Somalia and United Nations agencies have appealed for adequate funding, warning that drought, conflict, and high food prices could push 4.4 million people into hunger.
Horn of Africa to receive over 4 mln USD to tackle hunger
Nairobi, Feb 11: The European Union has provided $4.13 million to support a joint project to protect vulnerable communities in the Greater Horn of Africa from the devastating impacts of climate extremes, conflict, and displacement, the World Food Programme (WFP) said.
UN urges more resources against worsening droughts in Somalia
Mogadishu, Feb 10: The United Nations relief agency on Monday called for efforts to mobilise more resources in response to an escalating drought crisis in several areas of Somalia.
Over 67 million people food insecure in Horn of Africa as climate shocks, conflict rise: Report
Nairobi, Feb 1: About 67.4 million people in the Horn of Africa are food insecure, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said in a joint report.
1.8 million Kenyans face food insecurity as arid areas bear brunt
Nairobi, Jan 21: The number of Kenyans facing food insecurity and requiring humanitarian assistance remains alarmingly high at 1.8 million, with arid regions continuing to bear the severe effects of climate change, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said Tuesday.