The humanitarian crisis in Eastern Africa is deepening, with 58.6 million people now facing hunger, according to the latest report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

• 58.6 million people in Eastern Africa are experiencing hunger, up from 37 million in 2021.
• Countries most affected include Sudan and South Sudan, which are significant hunger hotspots.
• The region accounts for nearly 21 percent of the world's humanitarian needs, with 8.7 million malnourished children under five.