On 16 January 2026, the World Food Programme warned about worsening food security in West and Central Africa. It requested over $453 million for the following six months and called for investment in preparedness and resilience.
Our perspective
The alert highlights links between immediate assistance, nutrition monitoring and livelihoods. The amount relates to January’s appeal.
Original source
Programme alimentaire mondial
Alerte alimentaire du PAM — janvier 2026
Published on January 16, 2026.
Read the official publicationRise for Africa editorial summary based on the cited source. Amounts, programmes and positions are those of the institution concerned.
