U.S donates over 47,000 metric tons of sorghum to Sudan

November 20, 2022 (PORT SUDAN) – The United States government has provided over 47,000 metric tons of sorghum to address the worsening food crisis in Sudan.

The items, the U.S embassy said, was provided by U.S Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance through the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust and distributed by the World Food Programme (WFP).

The donation is within the framework of U.S humanitarian aid support to Sudan.

The shipment was received by the USAID Sudan Mission Director, Mervyn Farroe, U.S ambassador to Sudan, John T. Godfrey and his accompanying delegation.

This shipment, Godfrey said, is a testament to the American people’s willingness to help feed those around the world impacted by global food insecurity.

The U.S diplomat said his country is always ready to provide assistance to the Sudanese people, citing the developed relations between the two countries.

The Acting Director General of the Sea Ports Authority, Ibrahim Youssef enlightened on the role of the institution in receiving food aid provided by the United Nations to African countries not bordering the sea.

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