June 06, 2026
Households in Afghanistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka are among the most seriously affected and face mounting pressure
The report forecasts high food insecurity levels in 2026 despite easing inflation
Sudan’s war has entered its third year, worsening hunger, and displacement across the country
Nearly 1 million Somalis are experiencing severe hunger
Hunger has been an issue in the war in Gaza, where the United Nations says Israeli supply restrictions caused malnutrition
The World Food Programme estimates 17 million battle acute hunger in the country after massive cuts in international aid
UN data shows total US humanitarian contributions to the UN fell to about $3.38 billion in 2025
The UN World Food Programme warns nearly 35 million people could go hungry in 2026
