By XINHUA More by this AuthorThe United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said that a funding shortfall is hampering its humanitarian response in Ethiopia. "WFP is facing a funding shortfall of $219 million until the end of the year. In effect, WFP has reprioritized 50 percent of the targeted beneficiaries under its nutrition activity," the WFP said in its latest Ethiopia humanitarian situation report issued late Thursday. AdvertisementIt said the peace agreement that ended the conflict in northern Ethiopia has improved peace in Afar and Tigray regions. It said the resumption of food aid to refugees in Ethiopia follows a full revamp of the safeguards and controls in its refugee operations.

Source: Daily Nation October 21, 2023 01:18 UTC