Several regions in Africa are identified as critical hunger hotspots between November 2025 and May 2026, driven by a convergence of severe factors. The map highlights three categories of concern: highest, very high, and general hotspots.
The Hotspots of Highest Concern (red) include Sudan, South Sudan, and parts of DR Congo, indicating extreme food insecurity crises.
Nations like Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria, Somalia, and Kenya are classified as Hotspots of Very High Concern (orange or blue), demanding immediate attention to prevent deterioration.
Key drivers are consistently aggravating the crisis across the continent. Conflict/insecurity and economic shocks are widespread factors, impacting nearly all listed countries, especially those in the highest concern category.
Furthermore, dry conditions (drought) are significant in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, affecting Sudan, Somalia, and Kenya, among others. Displacement is a major issue in Sudan and South Sudan, while floods present a risk in areas like Chad and Kenya. This confluence of man-made and natural disasters is putting millions at risk and requires coordinated international and regional efforts to stabilize food supplies and address the root causes of vulnerability.
