ROME: The head of the Rome-based UN World Food Programme, Cindy McCain, said Thursday she would be stepping down in three months’ time because of poor health.
McCain, the WFP’s Executive Director, had suffered a mild stroke in October 2025 and returned to work last month.
But she “found the demands of the job were outpacing her recovery,” the United Nations agency said in a statement.
“With a heavy heart, I am announcing my intention to step down,” McCain was quoted as saying.
McCain, 71, is the widow of former US Senator John McCain, who was the Republicans’ 2008 presidential nominee.
She has served as the WFP’s head since April 2023.
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UN food aid agency chief stepping down over ill health
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UN food aid agency chief stepping down over ill health
- McCain had suffered a mild stroke in October 2025
- “With a heavy heart, I am announcing my intention to step down”
Ukraine attacks hit 13 Russian oil facilities over January and February, defense ministry says
- The military has carried out more than 40 strikes in Russia on the oil and gas sector
KYIV: Ukrainian military attacks struck 13 Russian oil refineries, oil depots and other oil and gas sector facilities in January and February, Ukraine’s defense ministry said on Tuesday.
The ministry added in a statement on Telegram that the military has carried out more than 40 strikes in Russia on the oil and gas sector, military industrial facilities and command centers, among other targets.
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