The World Food Programme reports that several countries, including Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, are facing critical hunger hotspots due to expected El Niño impacts.
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The World Food Programme reports that several countries, including Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, are facing critical hunger hotspots due to expected El Niño impacts.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Swiss Solidarity, the humanitarian arm of SBC, aims to strengthen projects in Sudan due to El Niño-induced drought.Sub-event
FAO aid in Sudan amidst protracted war and El Niño impacts.1 source
WFP addresses hunger in Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen as Red Sea chokepoints disrupt global food supply.1 source
- WHO reports on food insecurity, aid needs, and deepening crises across the Greater Horn of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean, involving Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.Sub-event
Conflict in Sudan causes mass displacement and educational loss.1 source
WFP warns of critical hunger hotspots across Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, and others due to El Niño.1 source
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The entities involved
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El Niño
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Yemen
country in West Asia
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Somalia
sovereign state in Africa
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- kenya-today.com
- kenya-today.com
- miragenews.com
- deccanchronicle.com
- africa-newsroom.com
- wfp.org
- globalsecurity.org
- standardmedia.co.ke
- globalsecurity.org