In this fact sheet, we will look at the history of hunger in Africa and current trends, review the unique characteristics and challenges of each of the five subregions, discuss why hunger is so persistent on the continent, and touch on some of the solutions that are making a difference.
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Recent UN annual reports and updates about global hunger highlight several important issues and trends as we move into 2026:
WFP will prioritize feeding 110 million in 2026 despite larger need: Decli...
"The decision halts funding for initiatives that build resilience in chronically food-insecure regions — known as resilience food security activities or nonemergency food aid — which are designed to reduce chronic hunger and prevent future emerge...
Lesson Plans on Hunger and Food Insecurity As part of its mission to educate about hunger, WHES has put together an index of publicly available lesson plans on hunger and food insecurity. Whether you are a sc...
FEWS NET released their Food Assistance Outlook Brief for October 2025. The monthly outlook briefs provide country-by-country information on hunger hot spots as well as and global trends. This brief focused on Guatemala and Mozambique. You can al...
Recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. President in 2025 have been much in the news. What has been less reported is how tarrifs more severely affect the poorest nations, with some countries facing tariffs 40% or higher. These high tariffs will crippl...
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