East Africa’s hunger crisis nearly triples in a decade to 40.3 mn, IGAD warns
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — The number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity across six East African countries has nearly tripled over the past decade to 40.3…
Twenty years of data show the number of people facing severe hunger in six East African countries has surged to 40.3 million, according to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Conflict, drought, economic instability, and displacement have driven the crisis, which now affects more than one-third of the region's population.
Sudan leads the crisis, with 19.5 million people—41% of its population—on the brink of famine. South Sudan has the highest prevalence, with 55% of its population facing acute food insecurity. The number of people in crisis or worse has risen 190% since 2016, from 13.9 million to 40.3 million. The report warns that the region needs a shift from reactive relief to proactive measures, including anticipating and investing in food systems to withstand future shocks.
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