Geneva: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that it may have to stop food aid operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo early next year due to a record low in funding. The agency said it has received only about 150 million dollars in 2025, less than half of what it needs to support people facing hunger in the country.

According to WFP officials, food assistance may have to pause by February or March 2026 unless new donations come in. The organization needs at least 350 million dollars to continue its programmes, while previous years saw up to 600 million dollars in support from donors.

The eastern regions of Congo are among the hardest hit by conflict and hunger. More than 3.2 million people there are experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity and mal

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