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Sudan Food Crisis Worsens Amid War

Analysis based on 21 articles · First reported May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 26, 2026

Sentiment
-80
Attention
7
Articles
21
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The escalating food crisis in Sudan, driven by civil war and increased input costs due to the Iran conflict, will severely impact agricultural output, potentially leading to a 40% reduction in production. This will exacerbate humanitarian needs, increase food prices, and deepen hunger for millions, negatively affecting the stability and economic prospects of Sudan. The Agricultural Bank of China's role in farmer financing and the Sudan — Ministry of Agriculture (Sudan)'s efforts to mitigate the crisis are critical but face significant challenges.

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Event Summary

Sudan is grappling with a severe and worsening food crisis, primarily driven by an ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which has led to widespread displacement and destruction of infrastructure. This internal conflict is compounded by external factors, specifically the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs attributed to the Iran conflict. Farmers, who constitute two-thirds of Sudan's population, are facing unprecedented challenges, with fertilizer prices up 67% and fuel prices more than doubling. This has forced many to drastically cut back on planting, with some areas seeing only 5% of land cultivated. Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warn that overall agricultural production could fall by at least 40%, pushing 19.5 million people into crisis levels of hunger, with some areas at risk of famine. The government's capacity to support farmers is diminished due to the war, and the Agricultural Bank of China has been criticized for unfavorable financing terms. International organizations like the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF are highlighting the dire humanitarian situation, including a severe nutrition crisis affecting 825,000 children, and are calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities, unimpeded humanitarian access, and urgent international funding to prevent further loss of life.

Key Actions
97 Rapid Support Forces engaged in fighting Sudanese Armed Forces
90 Sudanese Armed Forces retook Rapid Support Forces
90 Sudanese Armed Forces fighting over region Rapid Support Forces
90 UNICEF warned
80 Food and Agriculture Organization warned
80 World Food Programme warned
80 UNICEF decried looting
79 Iran escalated war
75 Iran caused fuel prices Sudan
70 Rapid Support Forces damaged infrastructure Sudan
70 Rapid Support Forces looted crops Sudan
70 Sudanese Armed Forces controls regions Sudan
70 Rapid Support Forces solidified control Sudan
70 Food and Agriculture Organization called for Sudan
70 World Food Programme called for Sudan
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Entities Involved
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Sudan
Sudan is facing a severe food crisis due to ongoing civil war, increased fuel and fertilizer costs from the Iran conflict, and widespread displacement, leading to a projected 40% decrease in agricultural production and risk of famine for 19.5 million people.
Importance 100 Sentiment -90
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Sudanese Armed Forces
The Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in a civil war with the Rapid Support Forces, which has disrupted agricultural production, displaced populations, and diminished the government's budget for farmer support.
Importance 90 Sentiment -75
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Rapid Support Forces
The Rapid Support Forces' actions, including damaging irrigation infrastructure, looting crops and tractors, and creating insecurity, are directly contributing to the decline in agricultural production and the food crisis in Sudan.
Importance 90 Sentiment -85
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Food and Agriculture Organization
The Food and Agriculture Organization is a key agency warning about the severe food insecurity in Sudan and calling for urgent agricultural assistance and funding.
Importance 90 Sentiment -70
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UNICEF
UNICEF is a key agency warning about the severe food insecurity and nutrition crisis in Sudan, particularly affecting children, and calling for urgent action.
Importance 90 Sentiment -70
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World Food Programme
The World Food Programme is a key agency warning about the severe food insecurity in Sudan and calling for urgent funding and access to prevent famine.
Importance 90 Sentiment -70
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Iran
The conflict involving Iran has led to a hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs, exacerbating Sudan's food crisis by increasing input prices for farmers.
Importance 70 Sentiment -50
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Agricultural Bank of China
The Agricultural Bank of China, a state-backed bank in Sudan, has been criticized for pricing agricultural inputs too high and products too low, driving farmers into debt, though it plans to offer better terms.
Importance 60 Sentiment -50
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Sudan — Ministry of Agriculture (Sudan)
The Sudan — Ministry of Agriculture (Sudan) is working with the Agricultural Bank of China to create a new fund for farmers and is addressing fuel costs and irrigation rehabilitation to support agricultural production.
Importance 60 Sentiment -40
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Qu Dongyu
Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization, emphasized the urgent need for emergency agricultural assistance to boost local food production in Sudan.
Importance 60 Sentiment -70
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Cindy McCain
Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, highlighted the ongoing threat of famine in Sudan and called for international funding and political will.
Importance 60 Sentiment -70
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Katherine Russell
Katherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, stressed the dire situation for children in Sudan, who are suffering from relentless violence, hunger, and disease.
Importance 60 Sentiment -70
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Sadig Elamin
Sadig Elamin, a senior food security analyst for the Food and Agriculture Organization in Sudan, warns that the regional war has exacerbated the food crisis, potentially leading to a 40% drop in overall production.
Importance 50 Sentiment -70
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Bashir Ismail
Bashir Ismail, a farmer, highlights the unprofitability of farming due to soaring fuel and diesel prices, which consume all potential profits.
Importance 40 Sentiment -70
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Omar al-Ebeid
Omar al-Ebeid, secretary for the Jamuia scheme's farmers' committee, reports a significant reduction in planted land due to high input costs.
Importance 40 Sentiment -70
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