The United Nations' World Food Programme, which gets much of its funding from the United States, is closing its southern African bureau, a communications officer said on Monday. The WFP's decision was communicated to staff around the world in an email on Friday from Global Executive Director Cindy McCain.

The United Nations World Food Programme, which relies on the U.S. for nearly half its budget, is closing its Southern Africa bureau due to funding constraints, the agency said on Monday as the region struggles to withstand a severe drought.

The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) is closing its Southern Africa regional bureau in Johannesburg, a move that comes as the agency lead

The southern Africa office in Johannesburg will close. Phiri said food programs would continue. “Our commitment to serving vulnerable communities is as strong as ever, and WFP remains committed ...

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The United Nations' World Food Programme, which gets much of its funding from the United States, is closing its southern African bureau due to funding constraints, the agency said on Monday. WFP gets nearly half of its donations in a typical year from the United States,