Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Fear
What Happened
The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 confirmed famine in Gaza Strip and Sudan—the first dual confirmation since formal reporting began. Acute food insecurity affected 266 million people across 47 countries in 2025, representing 22.9 percent of their populations. The proportion experiencing acute hunger has exceeded 20 percent annually since 2020, nearly doubling from 2016 levels.
Key Entities
Global Report on Food Crises 2026Gaza StripSudan266 million people47 countriesIntegrated Food Security Phase Classification