The organization has been instrumental in reaching 4 million people monthly with food assistance, but the scale of the challenge is daunting. ### Nut Graf: The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has raged for over three years, has exacerbated an already fragile economic situation. Despite a modest economic rebound in 2025, the country is addressing high inflation, a widening fiscal deficit, and critically low foreign exchange reserves.
The Sudanese pound has also depreciated sharply, further straining the economy and the ability of the population to access basic necessities. ### Body: The WFP’s efforts to combat hunger in Sudan are commendable but are being outpaced by the escalating crisis.
The organization’s Sudan Market Monitor indicates that the situation is dire, with areas at risk of famine. “.
Conflict, displacement, and restricted humanitarian access leave nearly 19. 5 million people – two out of every five people in Sudan – facing crisis levels of acute food insecurity, “reports WFP.
The economic outlook for Sudan, as outlined by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is not optimistic.
Real GDP growth, which rebounded to 1. 2% in 2025, is expected to strengthen to 2.
1% in 2026 and 3.
2% in 2027.
However, this recovery is expected to be driven by reconstruction — related spending and a gradual resumption of economic activity, which does not offer immediate relief to those in need.
The depreciation of the Sudanese pound has added another layer of complexity to the crisis.
As of July 2026, the parallel market saw a 2. 0% month-on-month depreciation, while commercial banks experienced a 7. 0% month-on-month depreciation.
This depreciation has led to higher prices for essential goods, making them increasingly unaffordable for the general population. ### Kicker: As Sudan struggles to address its humanitarian and economic crises, the international community is called to action.
The WFP’s efforts must be supported, and sustainable solutions must be found to address the root causes of food insecurity and economic hardship.
The future of Sudan’s 51. 7 million population hangs in the balance, and the urgency to act cannot be understated.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: reliefweb
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