Khartoum's Bread Crisis

Sudan’s bread crisis has worsened amid rising wheat prices, shortages of flour and fuel, and power cuts. In Khartoum, the price of a loaf doubled in a week, from 250 to 500 Sudanese pounds. The currency’s decline and fighting that has continued since April 2023 have disrupted supplies and aid, forcing families to cut back on bread and bakeries to close. More than 19 million people—41% of the population—face acute food insecurity, while more than 200,000 people in South Kordofan and North Darfur are experiencing famine.

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