Africa’s Food Insecurity: A Decade of Doubling Hunger Amidst Global Crises. Lagos, Nigeria – 24 April 2026 – The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026, a collaborative effort by the European Union, the United Nations, and other partners, has painted a stark picture of the escalating food insecurity situation, with acute hunger doubling over the past decade and funding levels dropping to 2016 levels.
According to the report, 266 million people across 47 countries/territories are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with two-thirds of these individuals concentrated in just ten nations. Among these are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, where the severity of the crisis is most pronounced.
The report highlights that the situation has been exacerbated by a combination of factors, including conflict, climate change, economic shocks, and insufficient funding.
The confirmation of famine in Gaza Governorate and parts of Sudan for the first time in the report’s history signals a concerning escalation in the most extreme forms of hunger and malnutrition.
The outlook for 2026 remains bleak, with ongoing conflicts, climate variability, and global economic uncertainty poised to sustain or worsen conditions in many countries.
The report calls for urgent action and long — term investment in lifesaving aid and conflict resolution to address the root causes of this persistent crisis.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: European Commission
