The World Food Programme (WFP) distributes high energy biscuits to more than 900 Ethiopian refugees in Sudan (file photo). Geneva — The International Committee of the Red Cross warns hundreds of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa are going hungry due to conflict, climate shocks, and rising food prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ICRC warns Africa's food crisis is set to worsen. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Africa Conflict Climate By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. The Swiss-based humanitarian agency says people uprooted from their homes are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather, fluctuation of food prices and hunger.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 13, 2022 05:25 UTC