Countries In Focus
SOMALIA: Number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity doubles to 6.5 million since last year; 1.8 million children under five at risk of acute malnutrition
The population classified in IPC Acute Food Insecurity (AFI) Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) has nearly doubled between February–March 2026 to a staggering 6.5 million people since early 2025
PAKISTAN: Compounding shocks—floods, drought and economic pressures - drive 7.5 million people into high levels of acute food insecurity
Residual impacts of the 2025 monsoon floods, prolonged drought and dry spells, and localised insecurity are driving more than one-fifth of the analysed population in Pakistan into high levels of acute food insecurity.
SUDAN: Famine threshold for acute malnutrition surpassed in two more North Darfur localities, crisis worsening in Greater Kordofan
Following the mass displacement of people from El Fasher town in late October 2025 and ongoing hostilities, levels of acute malnutrition have surpassed famine thresholds in two areas of North Darfur
GAZA STRIP: Famine conditions offset, but situation remains critical
Following the ceasefire declared on 10 October 2025, food security and nutrition have improved in the Gaza Strip compared to the August 2025 analysis, which detected Famine.
AFGHANISTAN: Recent improvements threatened as 17.4 million people face high levels of acute food insecurity; 3.7 million children suffering acute malnutrition
Prolonged economic deterioration, recurrent drought, and a significant reduction in humanitarian assistance have left large segments of the population unable to meet their minimum food needs.
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.
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