US EditionCongo-Kinshasa: Conflict, Rising Food Prices Drive Congolese Into Worst Food Crises
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a major food crisis affecting 28 million individuals, an increase of 2.5 million in three months.
- Over two million internally displaced persons in the DRC are facing extreme hunger, with 738,000 in critical conditions due to violence exacerbated by the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group.
- Food prices for basic items have surged by up to 37% compared to pre-crisis levels since December 2024, worsening the situation for struggling families.
- The World Food Programme requires an additional $399 million to maintain operations and assist 6.4 million people amid growing humanitarian needs.
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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.
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.
DR Congo: Record numbers face acute or emergency hunger
A record 27.7 million people are in the grip of acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid ongoing conflict linked to massive displacement and rising food prices, global food security experts warned on Thursday.
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.
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