Global Food Crisis Worsens, Famine Confirmed
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026
The global food crisis, driven by conflict and climate extremes, is expected to worsen, particularly in countries like Sudan, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz has led to soaring fertiliser prices, which will have a massive impact on agricultural production and potentially increase food commodity prices, affecting global markets and potentially leading to inflation.
A UN-backed Global Report on Food Crises revealed that two-thirds of people facing food crises last year lived in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo being among the most affected. Conflict remains the primary driver of acute food insecurity, with the outlook for 2026 described as 'bleak'. For the first time, famine was confirmed in Gaza Strip and parts of Sudan in the same year. The report also highlighted a sharp decline in international aid and warned that the Middle East war, coupled with the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, is aggravating existing crises by increasing displacement and driving up fertiliser costs, which will significantly impact global food production.
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