UN warns nearly 50 million people could face hunger next year in West and Central Africa

50 million people will go hungry in Africa next year

A new report from the UN said a confluence of crises has exacerbated hunger in the region.

UN warns nearly 50 million people could face hunger next year in West and Central Africa

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United Nations warned on Tuesday that hunger could surge across West and Central Africa next year, primarily driven by violence in…

UN warns nearly 50 million people could face hunger next year in West and Central Africa

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United Nations warned on Tuesday that hunger could surge across West and Central Africa next year, primarily driven by violence in the conflict-riddled region. Nearly 50 million people could face food insecurity and more than 2.5 million will be on the brink of starvation, said officials from the U.N., the Food and Agriculture Organization, regional and other groups as they presented the findings in Senegal’s capital, …

UN warns nearly 50 million people could face hunger next year in West and Central Africa

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United Nations warned on Tuesday that hunger could surge across West and Central Africa next year, primarily driven by violence in the conflict-riddled region. Nearly 50 million people could face food insecurity and more than 2.5 million will be on the brink of starvation, said officials from the U.N., the […]

Nearly 50 million facing hunger in West, Central Africa as conflict spreads

A record 49.5 million people are expected to go hungry in West and Central Africa next year due to a combination of conflict, climate change and high food prices, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The figure is 4% higher than in 2023.

Nearly 50 million facing hunger in West, Central Africa as conflict spreads

DAKAR (Reuters) – A record 49.5 million people are expected to go hungry in West and Central Africa next year due to a combination of conflict, climate change and high food prices, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The figure is 4% higher than in 2023. In coastal countries, the number of people facing acute […]