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55 Million in West Africa Face Hunger Crisis by 2026

1/23/2026

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The World Food Programme (WFP) warns 55 million people in Central and West Africa will face crisis-level hunger in 2026 due to humanitarian aid cuts.
Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger are the most affected.
WFP needs $453 million to provide essential assistance and to reach about half of the 110 million food-insecure people planned for 2026.
Without funding, WFP Nigeria can assist 72,000 people in February, down from 1.3 million in 2025.

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Story summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) warns 55 million people in Central and West Africa will face crisis-level hunger in 2026 due to humanitarian aid cuts.
Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger are the most affected.
WFP needs $453 million to provide essential assistance and to reach about half of the 110 million food-insecure people planned for 2026.
Without funding, WFP Nigeria can assist 72,000 people in February, down from 1.3 million in 2025.