Thousands displaced by stepped-up fighting in central-northern CAR
The displaced urgently need physical protection, food, non-food items, water and sanitation, and other help. People are fast consuming their own food reserves.
Helping Returnees Cope With Lean Season In North Kivu
Rebuilding life after months of displacement and destitution is always challenging for conflict-affected populations. In eastern DRC, WFP provides support to internally displaced people returning to their areas of origin in the early stage of their re-settlement so that they can get back on their feet.
Powerful myths silence male victims of rape in war
In some refugee groups, more than one in three men are said to have suffered sexual violence
A tense start - The third attempt to demobilise congolese rebel militias
Towns used as transit points for demobilised Congolese militias need practical support from the government in order to cope with the influx of ex-combatants
Central African Republic: The Crisis In Photos
The humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic is a major test of WFP's abilities as a provider of food assistance. The continuing violence, the scale of the population displacement and logistical problems all pose significant challenges. Here are 12 photos that illustrate the different sides of the emergency and WFP's response.
DR Congo: Communities in north-central Katanga facing widespread violence
Since December of last year, the security situation in the area where the Manono, Mitwaba, Malemba-Nkulu and Pweto territories come together has worsened considerably, provoking regular displacement in north-central Katanga.