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War & Conflict1h 53m ago

FAO and WFP identified 13 hunger hotspots where acute food insecurity is expected to worsen between June and November 2026, with Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Palestine, Nigeria, and Somalia at the highest level of concern.

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Who
FAO, WFP, and populations in identified hunger hotspots
What
FAO and WFP identified 13 hunger hotspots where acute food insecurity is expected to worsen between June and November 2026, with Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Palestine, Nigeria, and Somalia at the highest level of concern.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:06:43 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
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Why
Conflict, climate shocks, rising food prices, and a 59 percent decline in humanitarian food-sector funding between 2022 and 2025 are driving acute food insecurity.
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Famine risks are rising across these hotspots, forcing humanitarian agencies to prioritize assistance for 87 million people most at risk and potentially weakening systems for early detection of deterioration.

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