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Global Hunger Declines, But Africa Faces Dire Crisis

7/30/2025

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Global Hunger Declines

In 2024, a glimmer of hope emerged as global hunger decreased for the third year in a row, impacting 673 million people. Yet, Africa grapples with a dire situation, where conflict and climate change leave over 307 million undernourished. The UN's stark warning reveals that Africa could represent nearly 60% of global hunger by 2030, underscoring the urgent need for action.

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President Calls for Action

The 2025 SOFI report, unveiled in Addis Ababa, paints a grim picture of escalating global hunger and soaring healthy diet costs, especially in low-income nations. Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie called for united efforts to tackle food insecurity, while UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed stressed the critical need to revamp food systems in the face of multiple crises.

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Global Hunger Declines

In 2024, a glimmer of hope emerged as global hunger decreased for the third year in a row, impacting 673 million people. Yet, Africa grapples with a dire situation, where conflict and climate change leave over 307 million undernourished. The UN's stark warning reveals that Africa could represent nearly 60% of global hunger by 2030, underscoring the urgent need for action.

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