The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) is shutting down its Southern African bureau, a move that comes as the region faces its worst drought in 40 years.
The decision was communicated to staff by WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain. The agency, which relies heavily on US funding, is facing financial constraints, reportedly linked to aid cuts under the Trump administration. The closure raises concerns about the impact on food aid distribution in a region already struggling with food insecurity.
The WFP has not yet detailed how it will continue operations in Southern Africa following the closure.
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UN's food agency WFP closes southern African bureau, Bloomberg News reports
The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP), which gets much of its funding from the United States, is closing its southern African bureau, Bloomberg News said on Monday.
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