Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world that is already on the verge of famine. In light of the war, providing a daily meal has become a risky challenge for the Sudanese.
Since the outbreak of war between the army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, 2023, hundreds, like Mekki, have set up restaurants providing free food in various parts of Sudan. The World Food Program says that only "less than 5%" of Sudanese can "provide themselves with a full meal"