Reports

As of 31 January, the total number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in CAR was estimated at 522,231, including 109,392 people living in sites, i.e. 21% of the total, and 412,839 people living with host families,…

Au 31 janvier, le nombre total de personnes déplacées internes (PDI) en RCA est estimé à 522 231 individus composés respectivement de 109 392 personnes vivant dans les sites, soit 21% du total et 412 839…

Top concerns A first case of cholera detected in Mayotte (France), imported from the Union of Comoros. The detection of the first imported case of cholera in Mayotte sparks concerns about the potential spread of the disease to…

Overview In 2023, Sierra Leone faced a crucial juncture, with its journey towards sustainable development and food security being severely tested. WFP operated in a landscape where the convergence of economic downturns, political instability, and environmental vulnerabilities…

Overview In Senegal, WFP works with the government and partners to address the persistent challenges related to food insecurity and malnutrition. Its core mission is to provide vital assistance and support to vulnerable populations affected by hunger,…

Overview São Tomé and Príncipe, while progressing in the recovery from COVID-19, experienced economic challenges in 2023 that significantly affected WFP's operations in the country. Agriculture is a significant sector of the economy, representing 14 percent of…

Overview Key messages • In 2023, the number of food insecure people in Nigeria was the second highest globally - 24.8 million people faced hunger at crisis or worse levels. • The solution to the surging hunger in Nigeria…

Overview The political crisis that unfolded in Niger since July 2023 led to additional contextual and operational challenges. The sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), border closures, and suspension of developmental aid…

Overview The Islamic Republic of Mauritania continues to face pronounced levels of food insecurity, malnutrition and a heavy reliance on cross-border trade and transhumance. The country encounters frequent rainfall deficits, prolonged dry spells, and an uneven geographical…

Overview Key messages • WFP provided life-saving and life-changing assistance to 2.4 million people, distributing over 80 million USD and more than 13,000 metric tons of food. This was amid a myriad of challenges, including an unprecedented record…