48 Million in Eastern Africa Face Starvation in 2026, UN Warns

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The United Nations has issued a stark warning: more than 48 million people across Eastern Africa will need urgent food aid in 2026. The figure marks a severe escalation of the region’s hunger crisis. Drought, conflict, and economic instability are driving the emergency, according to UN officials. Without immediate international funding, millions face acute malnutrition and potential famine. The appeal calls for global donors to step up before conditions worsen.