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Africa Now World's Hunger Capital, UN Report Reveals

Published Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Updated July 22

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  • Call for Action in Africa — 1 source

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A UN report for 2026, "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)", revealed that global hunger decreased slightly in 2025 to 7.8% of the world's population, down from 8.1% in 2024. Despite this global decline, Africa continues to face significant challenges, with a disproportionate impact on the continent.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The 2026 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)" report, released by five UN agencies, indicated a global hunger rate of 7.8% of the world's population in 2025, a decrease from 8.1% in 2024.
  • Approximately 645 million people globally faced hunger in 2025.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Call for Action in Africa
  • AllAfrica

    AllAfrica emphasizes the urgent need for political commitment, sustained investment, and enabling policies to address hunger and make healthy diets affordable, particularly in Africa, while providing a pan-African perspective on global hunger and its disproportionate impact on the continent despite overall global declines.

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