Severe Food Insecurity Hits 266 Million in 2025 as Aid Funding Declines

A report shows that 266 million people across 47 countries, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, faced severe food insecurity in 2025, driven by conflict and reduced humanitarian funding. The decline in global anti-hunger efforts marks a reversal of prior progress, with the crisis worsening despite international commitments. The funding shortfall and conflict dynamics are the key drivers, but the report's methodology and exact figures remain unverified.