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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Races To Support New Congolese Arrivals In Burundi As Aid Operations ...

(MENAFN- APO Group) The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has rapidly mobilized additional assistance in Burundi to support the large influx of families fleeing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The sharp increase in refugees in …

Eleven million people facing acute food insecurity in six Northern Nigeria states – World Food Programme

 A situation Report by the World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria Situation Report, has revealed that millions of Nigerians face hunger and malnutrition despite the passage of the Right to Food Act in 2023, which mandates the government to ensure food security …

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Japan support Angola to strengthen food and water security in drought ...

Culinary expert, Christian Abegan, named WFP Chef advocate in West and Central Africa

Photo: WFP/Evelyn Fey. Chef Christian Abegan becomes WFP’s Chef Advocate for Food Security, Nutrition, Sustainable Food Systems. Photo credit DAKAR – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced Christian Abégan, -renowned culinary …

WFP mobilises to help Congolese refugees in Burundi in a difficult financial context

25 march 2025 - 06:02:01 MA 49 Views Panafrican News Agency Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has quickly mobilised additional aid to Burundi to support the massive influx of families fleeing violence in eastern …

WFP cuts food rations as new refugee arrivals test its Burundi operations

The sharp increase in refugees in need of aid has placed a significant strain on WFP food assistance programmes in Burundi. Since January 2025, nearly 70,000 people - mainly women, children and the elderly – have fled fighting in DRC to Burundi, many …

WFP races to support new Congolese arrivals in Burundi as aid operations become stretched to the limit

Photo: WFP/Irenee Nduwayezu. A congolese refugee, near the rugombo stadium in the western of Burundi. refugees from Eastern Democratic Republic of The Congo (DRC), forced to flee violence following the conflicts between the March Movement 23(M23) and …

WFP and Japan support Angola to strengthen food and water security in drought stricken areas

LUANDA, Angola — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support over 27,000 people affected by drought in southern Angola. This funding will enhance the food and water security …

UN agency calls for urgent aid as conflict drives refugees from DR Congo

Funding is desperately needed to feed a wave of refugees fleeing the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Burundi, the World Food Programme said. The United Nations agency warned on Monday that 70,000 people have fled across …

Burundi president claims Rwanda plans to incite war in his country

Rwanda has rejected Ndayishimiye's words as "surprising" and said there was no plan to spark conflict in Burundi. The president of Burundi has claimed that neighbouring Rwanda is planning to foment a conflict in his country, warning that it …

World News | Burundi Sees Its Largest Number of Refugees Arriving in Decades During Congo's Fighting

Bujumbura (Burundi), Mar 25 (AP) Burundi is seeing its largest influx of refugees in decades as tens of thousands of people flee the fighting in neighbouring eastern Congo, the UN World Food Programme said Monday. The number of registered refugees who need …

Prabowo to Inaugurate 31 Indonesian Ambassadors; Here's the Complete List

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to inaugurate 31 Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia at the State Palace, Central Jakarta, on Monday, March 24, 2025. The designated ambassadors will …

Official talks between Sri Lanka and Australia from March 25-26 in Canberra

Twenty nine percent of Sri Lanka’s adolescent population, or approximately 3.5 million young persons aged 10 to 19, are currently not attending school, according to the latest findings of the Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2024 Sri Lanka …

World hunger expert to speak at Bridgewater College on Wednesday night

Ertharin Cousin, a former U.S. ambassador and an expert on world hunger, will speak on hunger and humanitarianism at Bridgewater College on Wednesday night. During the endowed lecture, Cousin will talk about her work as well as the challenges of acute and …

ABALOBI shines among semifinalists in Global Food Challenge

The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge has announced its 2024 semifinalists, with South Africa’s ABALOBI earning recognition in the grand prize category. This year, nearly 1 200 submissions from 93 countries were received, showcasing …

Poverty rises in select dists in 2022-24

Poverty in some districts in the country worsened from 2022 to 2024, according to a latest survey conducted by Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). The survey reveals that nearly 23.11 per cent of households in the select districts live …

Local staff ‘particularly vulnerable’ to detention, as UN calls for their release

In the last year alone 101 UN staff members were arrested or detained globally of whom at least 52 UN personnel remain in detention. The UN has a presence on the ground in some of the world’s most dangerous and unstable locations including Gaza, Sudan, …

Myanmar relief camps receive last World Food Programme aid as cuts begin

Distraught Myanmar relief camp dwellers received final handouts from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday as the UN agency begins halting aid to a million people in the country because funding has dried up.President Donald Trump’s slashing of the US …

Burundi sees its largest number of refugees arriving in decades during Congo’s fighting

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) — Burundi is seeing its largest influx of refugees in decades as tens of thousands of people… BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) — Burundi is seeing its largest influx of refugees in decades as tens of thousands of people flee the fighting in …

EIN Presswire Welcomes New General Manager to Lead Global Operations

Petra Megan to spearhead strategic initiatives, operations, and team development to drive continued growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a division of Newsmatics and a leading online news and …

Gaza: The Abominable Desolation

Since October 2023, Israel has been carrying out ever-increasing violations of international law during its military operations in Gaza. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Abomination of the Desolation of Gaza …

Kouga Local Municipality launches SA’s first drone emergency response programme

Kouga Local Municipality has officially launched the continent’s first Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programme KOUGA, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a trailblazing leap toward enhancing public safety and disaster …

Foreign Aid Bridge Fund Donations Surpass $1 Million

Emergency Funding Fuels Life-Saving Relief for Frontline Organizations Amid Rising Global Crises WASHINGTON, RI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foreign Aid Bridge Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations just over a …

Announcing Season 7 of ERG PowerTalk, the Half-Million Dollar Free Leadership Series For ERG/BRG Leaders Worldwide

This season, learn all the skills, tactics, and strategies needed to drive impact, prove business value, and successfully navigate the DEI backlash. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated …

More Than 115 Organizations Join Nobel, World Food Prize Laureates’ Call for Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Hunger

Research institutes, companies and nonprofits endorsed the plea of Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for urgent action to avoid a looming hunger crisis. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 115 …

A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

Global Design Competition Reveals Prestigious Recognition Package Celebrating Excellence in Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design COMO, CO, ITALY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and …

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA: Empowering young children with autism through individualized therapy. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaim Autism is thrilled to …

Todd J. Stein Petitioning Success Fuels a Vision New York’s Lenox Hill

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Petition season has been an exciting time for Todd J. Stein’s campaign for District Leader AD75, Part A. Having met with many constituents, Stein shared, “I’ve loved meeting …

Chasin A Dream Foundation’s Annual Gala Raises Over $550,000 for Local Children Battling Life-Threatening Illnesses

The Jupiter based foundation's annual gala was an unforgettable evening of generosity and impact, breaking a record with $550,000 raised. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chasin A Dream Foundation’s annual …

Kyle Lucks’ Original Jack Nicklaus Portrait Sells at Auction to Benefit Chasin A Dream Foundation

The painting depicts Jack Nicklaus at the iconic 17th hole at Pebble Beach, and was signed by the golfer personally for the foundation's gala. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An original painting by sports artist …

Oxfam: Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing

Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam’s OPT Policy Lead, said:  “During the 42-day ceasefire families in Gaza could finally fall asleep knowing their loved ones would still be beside them when they woke up. Even though aid that entered was not enough—far from enough—it …

ABBA Bail Bonds Provides Specialized Support for Domestic Violence Cases

ABBA Bail Bonds provides fast bail, a safe space, and life coaching for those facing domestic violence cases. Call (877) 330-5557 or visit abbabailbonds.com. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABBA Bail Bonds, a …

Scribe Video Center Presents Power Politics Listen-Ins: A Journey Through Black and Puerto Rican Political Thought

Register Today for this Community Listening and Discussion Series in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video Center, in partnership with the Free …

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Residents of Westport …

Cambridge Online Tutors is Leading the Way in Effective Online Tutoring for Student Success

ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The demand for online tutoring in the UK continues to grow as families seek flexible, effective ways to support education. Recent research underscores the value of …

Chris Chakford on Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification

Chris Chakford on Alternative Investments: Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification DORAL, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative investments have long been a focal point …

New Booklet Unveils a Legal Model for Recognizing Sri Lanka’s Tamil Genocide, Urges Global Action for Justice

The booklet situates the 2009 genocide within a broader pattern of post-1948 and includes policies like 1956 Sinhala Only Act, pogroms such as Black July 1983 RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A ground-truth-based …

Jewish War Veterans Urge Department of Defense to Restore Holocaust Related Pages Amid Content Removal Concerns

DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 24, 2025, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) National Commander Gary I. Ginsburg wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to express concern about the Department of Defense’ …

His House Children’s Home to Plant 1,500 Pinwheels to Raise Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

A sea of 1,500 blue pinwheels will be planted in recognition of the children living at His House Children’s Home, symbolizing hope and resilience MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of National Child …