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Cindy McCain stepping down as World Food Programme chief

Cindy McCain announced Thursday she will step down as executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), citing health issues.  McCain, who suffered a mild stroke in October and returned to her role last month, said in a news release that while she hoped to serve through the rest o

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Last updated: April 4, 2026, 10:21 AM

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Cindy McCain stepping down as World Food Programme chief

Cindy McCain announced Thursday she will step down as executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), citing health issues.  McCain, who suffered a mild stroke in October and returned to her role last month, said in a news release that while she hoped to serve through the rest of her term, her…

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