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# Food Insecurity

Last year
2022
# World Food Programme
UN warns up to 18 million face severe food insecurity in Africa's Sahel region
In the Sahel, 7.7 million children under the age of five are expected to suffer from malnutrition.
# United Nations
UN chief warns Ukraine war 'amplifying and accelerating' global food insecurity
Antonio Guterres said he is “hopeful” a deal will be reached to allow the export of grain stored in Ukrainian ports.
All time
# Food Insecurity
The most serious locust outbreak in 25 years is spreading across East Africa, threatening food supplies
The insects fly together by the millions and are devouring crops
Voices
Opinion: A world without hunger is everyone’s business – let's put things right
The picture is clear: without adequate food and proper nutrition, a child will not live, learn and grow up to lead a healthy and productive life.