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September 24, 2026
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East Africa’s hunger crisis nearly triples in a decade to 40.3 mn, IGAD warns

East Africa’s hunger crisis nearly triples in a decade to 40.3 mn, IGAD warns

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — The number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity across six East African countries has nearly tripled over the past decade to 40.3…..

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The number of people facing severe food insecurity in East Africa has nearly tripled over the last decade, reaching 40.3 million, according to a stark warning from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

  • This figure represents a 190% increase from 13.9 million people in 2016.
  • The crisis is driven by a combination of factors including conflict, drought, economic shocks, and displacement.
  • Food security specialists at IGAD emphasize that these figures are a "call for action" demanding a shift from reactive relief to anticipatory and investment-based strategies.

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