Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict, Rising Food Prices Drive Congolese Into Worst Food Crises

Record 28-million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged DRC

Twenty-eight million people face acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo, driven by an escalating conflict between the government and Rwandan-backed rebels in the east, the UN said on Thursday.

Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict, Rising Food Prices Drive Congolese Into Worst Food Crises

Press Release - 2.5m more people have been pushed into acute food insecurity, as UN agencies grapple with increasing needs

DRC: UN agencies warn of escalating food crisis due to conflict and price hike

Escalating conflict and the loss of livelihoods continue to drive families deeper into desperation. Surging inflation, disrupted markets and limited humanitarian access are making it even harder for families to access food.

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged Congo

Twenty-eight million people face acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a record for the country, driven by an escalating conflict between the government and Rwandan-backed rebels in the east, the United Nations said on Thursday.

DRC Faces Alarming Food Crisis as 28 Million Struggle with Acute Hunger, New Report Finds

Conflict, economic instability, and soaring food prices have pushed millions in the DRC to the brink of starvation. Humanitarian agencies warn that urgent aid is needed to prevent further suffering.

The United Nations says 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing acute hunger. Millions of people are struggling to get food because of escalating clashes between the government and Rwandan-backed rebels. In a joint statement by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), where the long-standing humanitarian crisis in Congo has been exacerbated by conflicts [...] 28 million people in…