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world2 hours ago•4 min saved

Global hunger reaches record levels as Iran conflict drives prices and aid cuts, says WFP

The UN World Food Programme warns 363 million people are at risk of acute hunger, with 45 million due to the Middle East conflict and oil-price spikes; funding has fallen about 40% year on year, forcing cuts to relief programs and thousands of job losses, especially in Afghanistan and Yemen. The Iran war has raised food and transport costs, disrupted aid routes, and threatened fertilizer supplies, risking reduced yields next planting season in East Africa. Two famines occurred in 2025 in Gaza and Sudan, and aid workers face greater danger as norms erode and access is constrained.

via The Guardian|

#famine #funding-cuts #hunger

science13 days ago•2 min saved

El Niño 2026: Could It Echo the 1877 Famine?

This year's El Niño could be among the strongest in modern history, warming oceans and triggering droughts or floods that threaten global food supplies, with historians comparing the potential impact to the 1877 famine and underscoring that outcomes depend on policy, resources, and technology.

via Futurism|

#climate-change #drought #el-nino

africa3 months ago•6 min saved

Tigray on the Brink: Ethiopia Faces Renewed War Risk

Fears of renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region grow as cash shortages, empty shelves, and soaring prices return; after the 2020–2022 war that killed hundreds of thousands, experts warn the conflict could spill over and destabilize the Horn of Africa.

via The Economist|

#africa #conflict #ethiopia

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Gaza's Food Crisis Eases but Challenges Persist

The article exposes how the IPC falsely claimed a famine in Gaza to manipulate public opinion and influence policy, highlighting the importance of relying on accurate data and criticizing the spread of false narratives that prolong conflict and fuel anti-Semitism.

via Commentary Magazine|

#famine #gaza #ipc

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Sudan Faces Worst Humanitarian Crisis of 2025 Amid Global Unrest

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, starting in April 2023, has led to the worst humanitarian crisis of 2025, with over 14 million displaced, a high death toll, and severe food insecurity affecting nearly half the population, exacerbated by limited aid and escalating violence, especially in Kordofan and Darfur.

via DW|

#displacement #famine #humanitarian-crisis

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Gaza's Famine Ends, Hunger Crisis Persists Despite Aid

The UN reports that famine in Gaza has ended due to increased aid, but hunger remains critical with ongoing hardships, limited aid access, and a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing conflict and harsh living conditions.

via The Guardian|

#ceasefire #famine #gaza

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Gaza's Famine Eases but Hunger Persists, UN Reports

A UN-backed report finds that while Gaza is no longer experiencing famine, 1.6 million people still face severe food insecurity, with ongoing risks if hostilities resume, highlighting the fragile humanitarian situation amid ongoing conflict and the need for sustained aid and peace efforts.

via Politico|

#conflict #famine #food-insecurity

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Gaza's Famine Ends as Aid Improves, but Hunger Crisis Persists

The global hunger monitor announced that famine conditions in Gaza have improved due to increased aid access following a ceasefire, but the situation remains critical with ongoing humanitarian challenges and disputed aid figures between Israel and aid agencies.

via Reuters|

#aid-access #famine #gaza

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Famine Averted in Gaza, but Hunger and Food Insecurity Persist

A recent report indicates that while famine has been temporarily averted in Gaza due to ceasefire and aid efforts, the region remains critically vulnerable with ongoing food insecurity, displacement, and limited access to essentials, despite claims from Israeli authorities that aid levels are sufficient. The situation is fragile, and more comprehensive aid and stability are urgently needed to prevent a future famine.

via AP News|

#famine #food-crisis #gaza

archaeology5 months ago•2 min saved

Ancient Bronze Age Mass Burial Uncovered Near Sanquhar

Archaeologists uncovered a mysterious Bronze Age mass burial site near Sanquhar, Scotland, dating back around 3,300 years, which likely resulted from a catastrophic event such as famine, with multiple individuals cremated and buried together in tightly packed urns during construction of a wind farm.

via BBC|

#archaeology #bronze-age #famine

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Famine Worsens in War-Torn Sudan Amid Community Kitchen Collapse

A network of community kitchens in Sudan, vital for millions amid ongoing civil war and famine, is on the brink of collapse due to funding shortages, operational challenges, and conflict-related obstructions, risking a worsening humanitarian crisis.

via BBC|

#aid-crisis #civil-war #community-kitchens

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Famine Declared in Multiple Sudanese Cities Amid Ongoing Conflict

In 2025, Sudan has experienced a rare declaration of famine due to severe food, water, and medicine shortages, following similar crises in Gaza, Somalia, and South Sudan. The famine classification relies on a strict, internationally-agreed system called IPC, which assesses hunger on a five-phase scale, with famine being the most severe. Despite the challenges in data collection, especially in conflict zones, the system aims to alert the global community early enough to mobilize aid and prevent widespread mortality. The declaration process involves multiple agencies and high-level approvals, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these crises before they escalate further.

via NPR|

#famine #food-insecurity #hunger-crisis

world6 months ago•0 min saved

Famine Worsens in Sudan's War-Torn Regions, Hunger Crisis Escalates

The famine in Sudan is worsening, spreading to besieged cities, as a hunger crisis intensifies, prompting warnings from hunger monitors about the escalating humanitarian emergency.

via Financial Times|

#besieged-cities #famine #humanitarian

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Famine Worsens Across Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict and Food Crisis

A new report reveals nearly 400,000 people are starving in Sudan due to ongoing conflict, with famine spreading in Darfur and Kordofan, driven by sieges and violence, creating the world's largest humanitarian disaster. Over 14 million people have been displaced, and millions face extreme hunger and malnutrition, prompting calls for a ceasefire to prevent further loss of life.

via NPR|

#famine #food-insecurity #humanitarian-crisis

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Famine Expands to Additional Regions in Sudan, Global Hunger Alert

Famine has spread to two regions in Sudan, including Darfur's el-Fasher and South Kordofan's Kadugli, due to ongoing conflict and sieges by paramilitary forces, leading to a humanitarian disaster with high malnutrition and death rates, and thousands fleeing affected areas.

via AP News|

#famine #humanitarian-crisis #ipc