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U.N. warns nearly 50 million people could face hunger next year in West and Central Africa

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 starvati...
Burkina Faso Region Du Sahel Martin Naindouba Djerandodje Martin Gri Associated Press United Nations

Nearly 50 Mln 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. In coastal countries, the number of people facing acute hunger is expected to reach 6.2 million in 2024, up 16% from this year, according to a new regional food security analysis released by the UN World Food Program (WFP) and other humanitarian agencies.
Burkina Faso Coted Ivoire Ivory Coast Margot Vandervelden United Nations Un World Food Program
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