Tag: Climate change africa

With an estimated 47% of children under five experiencing chronic malnutrition, or stunting, Madagascar faces one of the highest rates in the world. This silent crisis is driven by a complex web of environmental, economic, and social factors that have converged to create a dire food insecurity situation.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), over 30 million Nigerians are projected to face acute food insecurity during the June-August 2025 lean season. This growing crisis, which threatens the nation's stability, highlights the complex and devastating nature of the food problem in Nigeria.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2024, approximately one in five people in Africa faced chronic hunger, totaling about 307 million people, a figure that continues to rise despite progress in other parts of the world. This staggering statistic prompts many to ask: does Africa have a food shortage?

According to a UN report, the number of Africans unable to afford a healthy diet surged to over one billion people in 2024, highlighting the widespread nature of the crisis. Determining which African country has the highest food insecurity is complex, as rankings depend on whether the metric is the total number of people affected or the prevalence within the population.