World Food Programme
Coverage of World Food Programme in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: 5 Innovations Transforming How WFP Delivers Food Assistance
The World Food Programme (WFP) is utilizing five key innovations to transform food assistance delivery in Africa. These innovations are crucial in addressing hunger and improving on-the-ground operations.
- Africa: Insurance Helps Farmers Protect Livelihoods As Climate Shocks Intensify
Insurance is helping African farmers recover from droughts and floods as climate shocks intensify. The World Food Programme (WFP) highlights this approach to prevent crises from deepening amid threats from El Niño.
- Africa: 'Food Is a Fundamental Human Right' - Pope Leo Xiv At WFP
Pope Leo XIV visited WFP headquarters in Rome and emphasized that food is a fundamental human right, urging action on global hunger. He warned that conflict is a major driver of food insecurity worldwide.
- Trump news at a glance: Iran war pushing millions into hunger, UN says, as president struggles to reach peace deal
The US and Iran exchanged strikes, threatening a fragile ceasefire, as the UN warns the Middle East conflict could push millions into acute hunger. The World Food Programme cited rising oil prices and the conflict's duration as factors worsening global food security.
- World Food Programme breach exposes data of 600k vulnerable Gazan families
The World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed a security breach exposing data of 600,000 Gazan households registered for aid, including names, ID numbers, phone numbers, and location information. The breach occurred in a self-registration application, prompting temporary suspension of the platform for security improvements, while aid delivery remains uninterrupted.
- New £386m plan to fight Ebola as number of cases rises
A new £386m plan has been announced to combat the rising number of Ebola cases. Health workers are disinfecting passengers at Bunia National Airport in Congo following its reopening.
- US-Iran war pushing millions into food crisis, warns UN
The US-Iran war is exacerbating a food crisis, pushing millions into hardship as food prices rise sharply in multiple countries, according to the World Food Programme (WFP).
- UN food agency investigates breach exposing data of Gaza aid recipients
The World Food Programme (WFP) is investigating a data breach where unauthorized parties accessed information from its self-registration application in Gaza. The WFP informed aid recipients via Telegram about the incident.
- War and changing weather intensify food security concerns
War and changing weather patterns, including a strong El Niño, threaten to worsen food insecurity by causing droughts, floods, and higher fertilizer prices. The Middle East conflict has increased fertilizer costs during planting season, while the World Food Programme reports struggling to meet urgent needs.
- Face the Nation: Pence, McCain
The second half of the 'Face the Nation' show featured Former Vice President Mike Pence and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain. The article mentions their participation in the program.
- Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provides an update on the war as Ukraine prepares for potential Russian attacks. Former Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Chris Murphy, and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain join the discussion.
- 5/31: Face The Nation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provides an update on the war with Russia on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.' Sen. Chris Wright, Mike Pence, and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain also participate in the discussion.
- 5/31: Face The Nation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the war with Russia on 'Face the Nation.' Guests include Sen. Chris Wright, Former Vice President Mike Pence, and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain.
- Full Interview: World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain
Margaret Brennan interviewed World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain. The full interview was broadcast on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on May 31, 2026.
- The food items you should buy NOW before prices surge amid the Middle Eastern conflict, how long they will last in the freezer and what to batch cook
The Middle Eastern conflict may cause food prices to surge, and certain items should be bought now to prepare. These items can last in the freezer for a limited time and batch cooking is recommended. The conflict's impact on food prices is expected to be significant.
- Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report
A UN-backed report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP), and the Lebanese government warns that over 1.24 million people in Lebanon are expected to face acute food insecurity at crisis levels or worse.