Countries In Focus

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: 28.8 million people face high levels of acute food insecurity as conflict persists and Ebola spreads

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to face a severe food security crisis amid persistent conflict in the east, large-scale population displacement, and the resurgence of Ebola, alongside climate and economic shocks.

HAITI: Record displacement and insecurity deepen acute food security crisis

Haiti remains gripped by a deepening food security crisis, with over 5.94 million people experiencing IPC Phase 3 or above between September 2026 and February 2027, including 1.8 million people in Emergency.

AFGHANISTAN: Acute malnutrition reaches record levels amid severe acute food insecurity

Afghanistan continues to face worsening acute malnutrition and food insecurity, with the current analysis reporting the highest acute malnutrition levels ever recorded for the August–October period.

SUDAN: New evidence reveals rapidly worsening conditions across Greater Darfur and Kordofan

Nutrition data from SMART surveys conducted since January 2026 recorded Critical levels of acute malnutrition across much of Greater Darfur.

SOMALIA: A new risk of Famine arises as flooding from El Niño exacerbates already high levels of acute food insecurity and acute malnutrition

Urgent action is needed in Somalia, which continues to face a volatile food and nutrition crisis and a risk of Famine.

GAZA STRIP: Humanitarian assistance drives food security and nutrition gains, but conditions remain highly fragile

After two years of conflict, the October 2025 ceasefire has led to measurable gains in humanitarian access and overall conditions across the Gaza Strip. However, the situation remains deeply fragile, with civilians continuing to endure harsh conditions.

Central African Republic: Nearly one in three people require urgent assistance as conflict, high prices, and flood risks constrain food access

Between April and August 2026, over 2 million people in the Central African Republic are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity.

YEMEN: One in two people in Government of Yemen-controlled areas face high levels of acute food insecurity amid economic crisis and insecurity

One in two people in Government of Yemen (GoY)-controlled areas of Yemen continue experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, with a deteriorating macroeconomic crisis, localised violence and civil unrest leaving millions unable to meet basic food needs.

SUDAN: Major food and nutrition crisis persists as conflict enters fourth year and risk of Famine looms

Sudan remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Around 19.5 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity through May 2026.

SOMALIA: Poor rains and rising costs drive urgent food and nutrition needs, with risk of Famine in one area

Six million people in Somalia are facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) between April and June 2026, including 1.9 million in Emergency (IPC Phase 4).

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Alarming levels of acute food insecurity leave 26.5 million people in urgent need of assistance

People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to face a prolonged emergency, marked by ongoing conflict, massive population displacement and dire levels of humanitarian need.