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UN report finds two thirds of world hunger crises hit just 10 countries
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Published on 24 April 2026
A single third is carried by three nations
A UN-backed report says two-thirds of the world’s most severe food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries. Sudan, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo accounted for a third of the burden. Conflict is identified as the main driver, and 2026 looks worse as fighting continues alongside climate extremes.
- Two thirds of worst food crises were in only 10 countries
- Sudan, Nigeria, and DRC together carried one third of the burden
- Conflict is the leading cause of hunger crises
- 2026 outlook is bleak amid ongoing war and climate shocks
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