United Nations food agencies have warned that acute hunger is expected to worsen across 13 global hotspots in the coming months, with millions of people at increasing risk of famine due to conflict, economic instability, funding shortages, and climate-related shocks.
A joint assessment by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that approximately 266 million people will face severe levels of acute food insecurity between June and November 2026.
According to the report, Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine remain among the areas facing the gravest humanitarian conditions. Meanwhile, Nigeria and Somalia have been added to the list of highest-concern countries due to worsening food shortages and a heightened risk of famine.
Ongoing armed conflicts continue to disrupt food production, trade, and humanitarian access, leaving millions dependent on aid for survival.
Economic pressures, rising prices, and reductions in humanitarian funding have compounded the crisis, limiting the ability of relief organizations to respond effectively.
The FAO and WFP urged governments, donors, and international organizations to increase support for emergency food assistance and long-term resilience programs.
They warned that without immediate intervention, vulnerable populations could face catastrophic consequences, including widespread malnutrition, displacement, and famine-like conditions in several regions.
The report underscores the increasingly interconnected nature of global food insecurity, where conflict, climate change, and economic instability are combining to create one of the most significant humanitarian challenges facing the international community today.
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