FAO alert on El Niño and food security in war-hit Sudan

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FAO alert on El Niño and food security in war-hit Sudan

25 September 2026

An alert from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), reported by the UN on 25 September 2026, warned of worsening food security in Sudan.
El Niño threatens to bring 30 to 40 per cent less rainfall than usual.
Farmers, pastoralists and fishing communities in regions largely reclaimed by Government forces from the RSF are at risk.
FAO's support includes vaccinating livestock and giving goats to displaced women-headed households.
An FAO drought-resistant seed project turned an initial $17 million outlay into sorghum crops worth more than $500 million.
FAO needs $193 million for Sudan this year and is only 23 per cent funded.

Expected rainfall shortfall: 30 to 40 per cent FAO requirement for Sudan this year: $193 million Share funded: 23 per cent Seed project outlay / sorghum value: $17 million / more than $500 million

Why it matters for exams: Links El Niño, a recurring climate phenomenon in geography papers, with the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the role of FAO.

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25 September 2026 Source: UN News – World News in Brief

In plain words

FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations — UN agency on food and agriculture; headquartered in Rome.

RSF Rapid Support Forces — Paramilitary force fighting Sudan's army since April 2023.