The World Food Programme (WFP) says Sudan is at risk of sliding into a deeper hunger crisis as ongoing conflict and aid shortages undermine efforts to recover from earlier famine conditions in parts of the country. WFP points to renewed violence and continued insecurity that disrupt farming, markets and aid delivery. It also warns that cuts or shortfalls in humanitarian funding are reducing the scale and reach of food assistance.
WFP links part of the deterioration to higher agricultural costs and reduced availability of key inputs, including fertiliser. According to the WFP, tensions and disruptions connected to the Iran war have affected shipping routes and supply flows associated with fertiliser shipments. Both sources describe the Strait of Hormuz as a relevant chokepoint, with slowdowns in shipments contributing to shortages and higher prices.
Taken together, the WFP assessment indicates that the combined impact of war, lower aid funding and logistical disruptions is threatening to reverse recent gains achieved after famine took hold in some areas of Sudan. WFP reiterates that the situation could worsen if funding and supply constraints persist.
