New WFP chief Cindy McCain warns of funding crunch in fight against hunger

Cindy McCain of the United States takes the helm of the UN emergency food relief agency amid “unprecedented” global hunger fuelled by conflict, climate change and soaring fertilizer prices, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday.

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Cindy McCain appointed next head of the UN World Food Programme

02 Mar 2023

Cindy McCain will become Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) from next month, the agency announced on Thursday.

WFP resumes operations in Sudan, as fighting continues

01 May 2023

The World Food Programme (WFP) has lifted a temporary suspension of operations in Sudan as fighting between rival military groups pushes millions into hunger, Executive Director Cindy McCain announced on Monday.

Somalia faces escalating crisis amid drought, conflict and price hikes

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The humanitarian situation in Somalia is worsening as drought, conflict and soaring food prices push millions toward extreme hunger, UN agencies warned on Wednesday.