Countries In Focus
Democratic Republic of Congo: 4.18 million children in urgent need of nutrition services and treatment
Between July 2025 and June 2026, 4.18 million children aged 6–59 months are suffering or expected to suffer acute malnutrition and be in urgent need of nutrition services and treatment. This includes more than 1.35 million children suffering Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)
SOUTH SUDAN: Conflict sustains high levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition, keeping Luakpiny/Nasir County at Risk of Famine
Food insecurity and malnutrition in South Sudan remain extremely high, driven primarily by localised conflict and expanding civil insecurity that have displaced large populations, as well as by widespread flooding that continues to disrupt livelihoods and agricultural production.
Conflict in eastern DRC drives high levels of acute food insecurity, with displaced and urban poor populations bearing the brunt
Food security in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is deteriorating as conflict continues to drive tens of thousands of people from their homes
SUDAN: Famine confirmed in El Fasher and Kadugli towns, 20 other areas at risk of Famine
As of September 2025, El Fasher town (North Darfur) and the besieged town of Kadugli (South Kordofan) were classified in Famine (IPC Phase 5) with reasonable evidence.
Haitians face extreme food gaps as gang violence tightens its grip across the country
Armed gangs continue to expand territorial control within Haiti, driving over half of the population into high levels of acute food insecurity
SOMALIA: Around 3.4 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity; 1.85 million children suffering acute malnutrition
Poor rainfall, flooding and persistent conflict are driving 3.4 million people into high levels of acute food insecurity across much of Somalia.
GAZA STRIP: Famine confirmed in Gaza Governorate, projected to expand
After 22 months of relentless conflict, over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic conditions characterised by starvation, destitution and death.
IPC ALERT: Worst-case scenario of Famine unfolding in the Gaza Strip
The worst-case scenario of Famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip. Conflict and displacement have intensified, and access to food and other essential items and services has plummeted to unprecedented levels.
SUDAN: Significant deterioration expected as Famine-affected areas face the lean season
Intense fighting in Sudan continues to drive dire food security, health and nutrition conditions in North Darfur and Greater Kordofan as the conflict enters its third year.
BANGLADESH: First IPC Acute Malnutrition (AMN) analysis finds 1.6 million children suffering acute malnutrition
Findings from Bangladesh's first IPC Acute Malnutrition analysis show that approximately 1.6 million children aged 6 to 59 months are suffering or expected to suffer acute malnutrition between January and December 2025
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Conflict and insecurity drive one in three people into high levels of acute food insecurity
Approximately 2.2 million people - or one in three people - are facing high levels of acute food insecurity between April and August 2025.
YEMEN: More than 17 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity; projected pockets of populations in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe)
Yemen is facing alarmingly high levels of food insecurity, with pockets of the population projected to face IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe) by September 2025.
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