Good to meet with Dr. Hameed Nuru, Director of the WFP Africa Global Office and #WFP Representative to the AU and #UNECA, at AU Headquarters. We discussed AU–WFP cooperation and the humanitarian situation across Africa, underscoring the importance of close coordination to support

.WFP_AUGO 's outgoing Director Dr. Hameed Nuru met with Claver Gatete of ECA to bid farewell. They discussed strengthening WFP–ECA cooperation, prioritized Africa’s food security, & reaffirmed their shared commitment to deeper collaboration in Africa.

Important week back in Rome with the World Food Programme team, kicking off 2026. Hunger is soaring—and so is our commitment to fight it. Together with our partners, we’re working hard to save and change lives in 80+ countries around the world.

A nutritious school meal changes everything. When children learn, they reap incredible opportunities—for themselves and their communities. World Food Programme is proud to work with Global Partnership for Education to create national school meals programs that change lives & fuel local economies. #EducationDay

On this #InternationalDayOfEducation, World Food Programme highlights its home‑grown school feeding programs—linking local farmers to classrooms, fueling children’s learning, and advancing peace & sustainable development. Together, we invest in Africa’s future. #EducationDay #ZeroHunger.

.World Food Programme and the School Meals Coalition Coalition stand ready to work with the African Union, gov's and partners to ensure no child is too hungry to learn. #AUSummit

39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Concludes in Addis Ababa. The Thirty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following two days of high-level deliberations by

At the African Union Summit, UN Secretary-General called the lack of permanent African seats on the Security Council “indefensible.” “This is 2026 – not 1946. Whenever decisions about Africa and the world are on the table, Africa must be at the table.” news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

The opening session of #ABF2026 has concluded. Remarks by @ClaverGatete (ECA), Dr. Fatima Farouk Elsheikh (BADEA), Samaila Zubairu (AFC), and H.E. Taye Atske Selassie Amde, President of Ethiopia. Bold action. Strategic financing. Jobs at scale. #ABF2026 #AfricaBusinessForum

The African Day of School Feeding (ADSF), established by the AU in 2016, continues to promote sustainable, home-grown school feeding systems across the continent. Celebrated annually on 1 March, #ADSF highlights the impact of school meals on education, nutrition, health, and

🇧🇯 🍽️ Under the leadership of President Patrice TALON, #Benin has completed a transition of its #SchoolMeals programme to full national management. 📚 After years of system strengthening supported by World Food Programme, the programme was handed over to the government. 🌾 The programme has

I arrived in Botswana yesterday to attend the 11th Africa Day of School Feeding

🌍The fastest growth in #SchoolMeals anywhere in the world is happening in Africa. 📈 In just 2 years, 20 million more children have been reached. ⚡ Rwanda, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Kenya expanding coverage by up to 6 times! 🏫 The latest State of School Feeding report shows

Africa Day of School Feeding is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action for a healthier, better-educated generation. World Food Programme has advanced school meals for decades, from crisis response to supporting governments in building and owning sustainable national programmes. #ADSF

Over 10 years, Africa has advanced sustainable school feeding that supports learners, farmers & communities. On the 11th Africa Day of School Feeding, the African Union renews its pledge to ensure every child is nourished to learn and succeed. #AfSchoolFeeding #Education

🌾 By sourcing food from local farmers, #SchoolMeals create stable markets, drive rural incomes and strengthen smallholder agriculture. 📈 A guaranteed buyer for their harvest means farmers can plan ahead, invest in production and supply fresh, nutritious food for children every

This is what hope looks like: 87 million children across Africa sitting down to a nutritious #SchoolMeal – even in places torn apart by conflict and hunger. World Food Programme is working with governments to give millions more children what they need to learn, grow and thrive. #ISMD

🌾 By sourcing food from local farmers, #SchoolMeals create stable markets, drive rural incomes and strengthen smallholder agriculture. 📈 A guaranteed buyer for their harvest means farmers can plan ahead, invest in production and supply fresh, nutritious food for children every

The 3rd African Union —#HumanitarianCoordinationForum Strategic Alignment & Joint Planning Retreat underway. Together, driving African‑led humanitarian action through strong coordination & resilience. World Food Programme continues to champion humanitarian efforts that put people first.

Happening now - Driving Africa’s future together 🤝 The AU–UN C2C (ESTI) brings partners together to accelerate progress in education, science, and innovation for a more resilient and prosperous continent. #C2C #AfricaForward