FAO and WFP Warn Hunger Could Worsen Across 13 Hotspots Through November 2026
A new FAO-WFP early-warning report identifies Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine as the most severe hunger hotspots and places Nigeria in the highest-concern group.
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FAO and WFP Warn Hunger Could Worsen Across 13 Global Hotspots
Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine were identified as the most critical hunger hotspots, while Nigeria joined the highest-concern group with 34.8 million people projected to face acute food insecurity.
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Afghanistan Food Distributions to Be Suspended as Child Malnutrition Peaks, WFP Says
The World Food Programme says funding shortages will force a suspension of famine-prevention food distributions in Afghanistan’s worst-hit areas from August through October, during the country’s annual peak season for malnutrition.
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FAO and WFP Warn on July 15 That Hunger Could Worsen in 13 Hotspots, Including Five Sahel Countries
The Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme said on July 15 that acute food insecurity could worsen across 13 countries and territories through November 2026, calling for early humanitarian action.
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Second Harvest Mobile Pantry Scheduled in Wartburg for Morgan County Residents on Aug. 20
A Second Harvest Food Bank mobile pantry is scheduled to provide food-distribution support for Morgan County and Wartburg residents on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m.
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FAO and WFP warn on July 29 that hunger could worsen in 13 global hotspots
The U.N. food agencies say acute hunger may deteriorate between June and November 2026 as conflict, funding shortages and climate shocks increase pressure on vulnerable populations.
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UN Warns 15.4 Million People in the Sahel Face Acute Food Insecurity This Summer
The United Nations says 15.4 million people across the Sahel are expected to face acute food insecurity between June and August 2026, including more than 1.5 million in emergency conditions, as humanitarian agencies confront severe funding and access problems.
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Ebola Outbreak Deepens Hunger in Eastern Congo
Ebola is worsening hunger in conflict-hit eastern Congo, where displacement and insecurity are making food assistance part of the public-health response.
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WHO warns Greater Horn hunger driving illness/death risk; $25.4M Jul–Dec 2026
WHO’s Greater Horn report warns hunger–malnutrition convergence raises preventable illness/death risks—especially for kids—and $25.4M is needed Jul–Dec 2026.
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Phoenix adopts 2030 food plan as SNAP cuts and summer hunger pressures grow
Phoenix city leaders adopted a food plan on June 9 as SUN Bucks launched and Valley food banks reported heavy demand heading into summer.