IGAD region faces hunger crisis, threatening 42 million

Action Against Hunger and IHG Celebrate First Year of Partnership

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IGAD region faces hunger crisis, threatening 42 million

More than 40 million people in IGAD member states, including South Sudan, are facing high levels of hunger, according to a new report released today. The regional body said 42 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity this year across six IGAD countries. These are South Sudan, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda. The findings are part of the IGAD Regional Focus of the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises launched in Nairobi. The…