Three years after Somali famine, new hunger crisis looms
Rising malnutrition and food shortages across the country resemble the warning signs that preceded the 2011 famine in which about 260,000 people died
World hunger easing but 1 in 9 people undernourished - food agencies
"We cannot celebrate yet", U.N. World Food Programme chief says
Hunger is falling, but climate and conflict threaten progress - report
The number of hungry people dropped 100 million in the last decade – but more than 800 million still are undernourished
UN takes charge of Central African Republic peacekeeping force
The former French colony has been paralysed by violence for nearly two years and is now deeply divided
Former Libyan general claims new air strike in western Libya
Libya's government is unable to control dozens of former rebel groups now fighting each other for power
WFP Head To Visit Japan To Participate In The World Assembly For Women In Tokyo
TOKYO - At the invitation of the Government of Japan, Ertharin Cousin, the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), will make a two-day visit to Japan from today to participate in the World Assembly for Women (WAW! Tokyo 2014).
Norway donates $10 million to FAO South Sudan
Norway has donated approximately $10 million to help FAO provide conflict-affected farmers, fishers and herders in South Sudan with critical livelihood support.
Islamists kidnap 25 Libyan soldiers, army says; PM seeks support
LIBYA-SECURITY (UPDATE 1,REPEAT):RPT-UPDATE 1-Islamists kidnap 25 Libyan soldiers, army says; PM seeks support