WFP increases response in West and Central Africa to address rising hunger

The World Food Programme (WFP) will increase its food and nutrition assistance programme this month in West and Central Africa in hopes of reaching 7.3 million people as the June-August lean season is under way at a time when hunger levels are high and food resources are low.

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WFP increases response in West and Central Africa to address rising hunger

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