Sudan is facing a deepening hunger emergency as conflict and instability continue to devastate lives across the region. Authorities warn that nearly 7.8 million people are now living in famine-like conditions, while two-thirds of South Sudan’s population is struggling with acute hunger. Ongoing violence between government and opposition forces has disrupted food supplies, displaced families and limited humanitarian access, raising fears of a worsening catastrophe if urgent international aid does not arrive soon.


Sudan Hunger Crisis: Two-Thirds in South Sudan Face Famine-Like Conditions

Kenya is facing worsening food insecurity as prolonged drought and failed rains intensify the climate crisis across northern regions. Communities already vulnerable to water shortages and crop losses are confronting rising hunger and heightened risks of famine. Aid agencies warn that erratic weather patterns and repeated drought cycles continue to strain livelihoods, livestock, and local food systems.


Kenya’s Climate Crisis Deepens Hunger As Failed Rains Push Northern Regions Toward Famine | WION

Famine in Sudan spreads to El-Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 additional regions at risk of severe food shortages. Humanitarian agencies warn of escalating hunger affecting millions amid ongoing conflicts and economic instability.

Sudan Starves as War, Blockades Trap Millions in Besieged Cities 

Sudan Famine: Famine Reaches El-Fasher & Kadugli, 20 More Areas at Risk

South Sudan: South Sudan is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis fueled by ongoing conflict and widespread hunger. Millions of people face acute food insecurity as armed violence displaces communities and disrupts access to essential services. 


South Sudan: Conflict and Hunger Push Millions To The Brink

Israel controls 40% of Gaza City, a military spokesperson said on Thursday, as its bombardment forced more Palestinians from their homes there, while thousands of residents defied Israeli orders to leave, remaining behind in the ruins in the path of Israel's latest advance.



IDF Claims Israel Controls '40% of Gaza City' | Pope Leo Calls For End to The Violence | WION

Pope Leo made a "strong appeal" to the global community on Wednesday to end the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas, calling for a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages held in Gaza and the provision of humanitarian aid.


Pope Demands End to 'Collective Punishment' and Warns Against Forced Displacement in Gaza | WION

Syria is on the brink of a major food crisis. As the country reels from nearly 14 years of war, an unprecedented drought is pushing more than 16 million people toward food insecurity in 2025. The worst climate conditions in 60 years have crippled wheat production across nearly 2.5 million hectares of farmland, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

In both government- and Kurdish-controlled regions, producers are scrambling for a shrinking harvest, raising fears of famine, instability, and a deeper humanitarian crisis. With wheat output falling millions of tonnes short of national needs, Syria's dependence on imports is expected to soar  even as its economy continues to collapse.

Syria’s wheat war leaves 16 million people facing hunger as drought and conflict devastate crops.

The Israeli foreign ministry on Friday accused the IPC of publishing a "fabricated report" after they declared famine in Gaza. Israel stressed that the organisation's report is to fit Hamas's fake campaign.

'Hamas's fake campaign': Israel accuses IPC of 'fabricated report' of famine in Gaza

The UN has warned that the entire Gaza population is at risk of famine, with over 200,000 Gazans facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity. No aid has entered the Gaza Strip in 70 days, and the situation is dire. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza on brink of famine; UN warns of catastrophic food insecurity

The Gaza's civilians are facing another deadly threat of a famine. 1.8 million Palestinians are now facing acute food insecurity according to the World Food program. Many are on the brink of starvation with over 133,000 experiencing catastrophic hunger. Watch to know more.

Israel-Gaza: Israel Escalates Gaza Strikes After Sinwar's Killing

Namibia is set to kill more than 700 wild animals to feed its starving populations amid the worst drought that the region has seen in 100 years. Watch in for more details!

Namibia to kill over 700 wild animals to feed its people amid severe drought

W.H.O has raised alarm over sanitary conditions in Gaza. While Israel is vaccinating its troops against the disease, conditions remain dire for Palestinians in Gaza.

WHO: Polio might spread beyond Gaza borders | The West Asia Post

Ever since the October 7 Hamas attack and the Israeli offensive of wiping out Hamas completely from the Gaza strip started, its been 9 months now, the Palestinians are the ones who are bearing the brunt now. IPC warns that the situation in Southern Gaza is deteriorating. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war | Half a million suffering 'catastrophic' hunger in Gaza, UN report says

#Gravitas | The world's biggest hunger crisis is currently unfolding in Sudan. The phrase "starving to death",takes on a whole new meaning in this African nation, where more than half of the country’s 45 million people are in urgent need of assistance. As much as 5% of Sudan's population, could die of starvation by the end of the year. The country which was already facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, is now slipping towards a humanitarian disaster. How did Sudan get here? Watch this video to find out.

Sudan's Man-Made Famine is the Biggest Hunger Crisis in the World

Watch top headlines of the hour: - UN: Famine looming in Sudan - Aid arrives in Gaza via US pier - Houthis: Reaper drone destroyed - Seized 12 villages in Kharkiv: Russia

UN: Famine looming in Sudan | Aid arrives in Gaza via US pier

Haiti is facing famine with the highest number of malnourished children ever according to the country's Health Ministry. Non-government organisations have said that as many as about 82,000 children at this moment in Haiti reportedly suffer from acute malnourishment.

After Gaza, Haiti on the brink of famine

Amid the unrelenting aggression by Israel. Washington is working to coordinate a multinational effort to set up a maritime aid corridor into Gaza. This is a part of a US Strategy of flooding the zone with humanitarian assistance. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: People in Gaza forced to survive on 245 calories per day: Report

International Court of Justice orders Israel to address famine in Gaza, ensure unhindered supply of food

Food filled trucks, the main lifeline for Gazans, are at the heart of the escalating humanitarian crisis gripping the enclave as the Global Authority on Food Security has warned that famine is imminent. Watch in for more details!

Israel War | Famine imminent in North Gaza: World Food Programme

Somalia is facing one of the worst droughts in decades. Reports say over 34,000 Somalians will die due to hunger in the first six months of this year. Are countries sending enough aid? Is the media ignoring the crisis in Somalia? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Somalia hit with drought & famine

Amid ongoing war, Ukraine marks Soviet-era famine that killed millions

Climate change has impacted many countries across the globe. Kenya's agricultural lands have been severely impacted by change in weather patterns. These lands are drying out and turning barren, droughts have left farmers without crops.

WION Climate Tracker: Kenyan farmers endure painful drought, battling it for four years now

Somalia may declare a famine in the coming weeks. The country is suffering one of its worst droughts and decades.

WION Climate Tracker | Ukraine war aggravates Somalia crisis

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