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World Bank gives South Sudan $50m humanitarian aid

The World Bank has given South Sudan $50 million to address food insecurity and malnutrition. TEA GRAPHIC

By  JOSEPH ODUHA

The World Bank has given South Sudan $50 million to address food insecurity and malnutrition.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Unicef and WFP said in a statement, the World Bank’s support, channelled through South Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture, was vital to maintain the momentum of helping millions who would face starvation.

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