Somalia: Crisis-Level Hunger in Somalia Nearly Doubles to 6.5 Million People, UN Experts Warn
The number of Somalis facing crisis-level hunger has surged to 6.5 million, largely due to conflict and reduced food aid, according to UN experts.
Crisis-levels of hunger in Somalia more than double, say UN-backed experts
The number of people experiencing crisis-levels of food insecurity in Somalia has nearly doubled to 6.5 million due to conflict and failed rainy seasons, according to UN-backed experts.
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 25, 2026
The hunger crisis in Somalia has escalated, with food insecurity nearly doubling to 6.5 million people due to drought, conflict, and rising food prices.
Nisrin Elamin, Sudanese Researcher: "Hunger is always caused by humans, and Sudan is a paradigmatic case"
Nisrin Elamin, a Sudanese anthropologist, argues that human-driven factors such as war and capitalist extraction have led to the severe food crisis in Sudan, highlighting the connection between agricultural restructuring and the current civil conflict.
WFP Warning: Food Aid in Somalia May Stop Within Weeks Due to Lack of Funding
The WFP warns that food assistance in Somalia is at risk of complete cessation by April due to insufficient funding commitments amid a worsening food crisis.
Italy, refuge for Palestinians amid hunger in Gaza
A Palestinian girl, Marah Abu Zuhri, died in Italy after being evacuated from Gaza, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis faced by many Palestinians.
As Nigerians confront deportations and hunger
The article details the imminent deportation of nearly 4,000 Nigerians amid a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the dismantling of USAID under the Trump administration.
Pregnant women of Gaza: Wounds of famine not erased by signs of improvement
A pregnant woman in Gaza struggles with extreme hardship and hunger, highlighting the plight of displaced families in the region.
Sudan: Sudan's Latest Peace Plan - What's in It and Does It Stand a Chance?
The U.S. and three Middle Eastern states have developed a new peace initiative for Sudan, seeking to end the ongoing civil war that has caused widespread displacement and hunger.
40% of Afghanistan's Residents Suffer from Severe Hunger After the US Closed the USAID Aid Network
A sudden and harsh cut in US aid has left 40% of Afghanistan's population suffering from severe hunger, exacerbating the country's humanitarian crisis.
40% of Afghanistan's population suffers from severe hunger after the US shut down the aid program USAID
A significant portion of Afghanistan's population is facing severe hunger due to the sudden termination of USAID support by the United States.
South Africa: Children Go Hungry for Days As New Study Shows Food Crisis Is Getting Worse
A recent study reveals that food insecurity among South African families is worsening, with many children going days without food.
The escalation of the war in Sudan expands hunger in two more areas of Darfur
The recent intensification of the war in Sudan has led to widespread hunger in two additional regions of Darfur amid an already severe humanitarian crisis.
"I don't want to die of hunger": the cry of a Cuban exposing the deep energy crisis on the island
A Cuban woman displayed her desperation in tears as the energy crisis worsens daily life in Cuba, exacerbated by the suspension of oil shipments from Venezuela and the threat of new sanctions.
As Sudan marks 1,000 days of conflict, civilians continue to suffer
On the 1,000th day of conflict in Sudan, aid agencies highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions of civilians, with widespread hunger and displacement.
A Thousand Days of War in Sudan: Displacement, Hunger, and Urgent Calls for Peace
As the conflict in Sudan reaches a grim milestone of a thousand days, UN agencies highlight the severe humanitarian crisis marked by widespread displacement and starvation.
Hunger, debt, and cold courtyards. The crisis of the 30s pushed thousands into homelessness
The article discusses the impact of the 1930s crisis, highlighting the decline of social civility and the harsh realities faced by many, including hunger and homelessness.
Caracas Reduced to Hunger but that Action is Illegal
The article discusses the severe hunger crisis in Caracas, Venezuela, exacerbated by the kleptocracy under Nicolás Maduro, highlighting the plight of malnourished children.
A conservatory in a ruined Gaza, hunger in Tigray, and the faces of protests in Kenya: 12 images that marked our 2025
This article presents a month-by-month visual selection of places and people, focusing on underreported stories from Gaza, Tigray, and Kenya, that stood out in 2025.