About 51% of the population is suffering from food insecurity and malnutrition, in line with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or Emergency (IPC Phase 4). The population under Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) has increased by 9.4% compared to the results of the June 2015 IPC analysis. Moreover, t [...]

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the 14th cycle of IPC acute food insecurity analysis covered 136 territories, 94% of the national territory. Four areas are of major concern:  Areas heavily affected by armed conflict in the east of the country causing population displacement, incursion of f [...]

In the May-June 2016 period eight districts out of ten, i.e. Mafeteng, Leribe, Berea, Qacha’s Nek, Quthing, Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka, and Butha Buthe are classified as Phase 2 ‘Stressed’. Two districts (Maseru and Mohale’s Hoek) are in Phase 3 ‘Crisis’. There is no district that is classi [...]

The situation for the March - June 2016 period reveals that over 20% of households in all areas analyzed, except Maputo, are classified in crisis (IPC Phase 3) and thus in need of urgent assistance to protect their livelihoods and relieve food consumption gaps as well as, in some areas, reduce acut [...]

Burundi ranks first among the world's poorest countries with a GDP of US $ 315.2 / capita. The global hunger index presents Burundi as one of the countries with a very alarming situation (Index> 30). Compared with neighboring countries, Burundi is the most starved state in East Africa. This conte [...]

The overall food and nutrition security situation has deteriorated in many parts of the country with an estimated 4.3 million people in Phases 3, 4 & 5  in April 2016, a significant increase from the 2.8 million people in January–March 2016 projection. This population is also a significant i [...]

A total of 147 localities have been classified, and all localities in Northern and Central states were classified between Phase 1 and 2, mainly due to better availability and accessibility to food, availability of basic services and stability in livelihoods systems. IPC Phase 3 found to be mostly in [...]

In the April-June 2016 period, the IPC acute analysis revealed that over 24% of rural households in the analyzed areas are classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis), and 5% in Phase 4 (Emergency) and require urgent assistance to protect livelihoods and relieve food consumption gaps. The main causes for t [...]

From April to June 2016, 8.4 million people were classified in the acute food insecurity crisis and emergency situation all over Afghanistan. The most food insecure populations were located in Ghor, Badakhshan, Nuristan & Nangarhar that were in higher crises & emergency phases.  With the a [...]

As of February 2016, the short rains assessment found that an estimated 0.64 million people were acutely food insecure in Kenya and in need of immediate food assistance. Most of the food insecure population is in the pastoral livelihood zones. The good performance of the short rains led to a [...]