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Food Security
News & analysis tagged Food Security — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
21 Stories
Guatemala: El Niño 2026–27 becomes regional security test
UNICEF: 25.8M children face El Niño risks in Latin America; Guatemala maps 188 municipalities for drought and food insecurity amid regional security test.
2026-10-01
West Africa Food Crisis: Three Shocks in 2026
Conflict, climate extremes, and the Strait of Hormuz closure drive a severe food crisis in West and Central Africa, with fertilizer prices surging 80% and millions displaced.
2026-07-29
55M face hunger as three shocks hit Africa
Three shocks — Strait of Hormuz closure, Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak, and humanitarian funding collapse — converge on West and Central Africa during the 2026 planting season, threatening 55 million with acute food insecurity.
2026-07-29
Somalia Famine Risk Soars as US Aid Suspended
Somalia faces severe hunger crisis in 2026 with 6.5 million in acute food insecurity. US suspends humanitarian aid over unsubstantiated allegation, leaving UN appeal 80% unfunded. Famine risk grows.
2026-07-20
Haiti's 102nd displacement report: data as a
IOM's 102nd displacement report for Haiti's Artibonite region documents fresh gang violence in Saint-Marc, as fatalities multiply and the international community settles into documenting a crisis it cannot prevent.
2026-07-17
WFP's 2025 Report: Funding Cuts and Famine
The WFP's 2025 report shows a 33% funding drop, reaching 121 million people but only delivering 47% of planned assistance amid two famines.
2026-07-09
WFP's 2025 Hunger Crisis: Funding Cuts
In 2025, WFP aided 121 million people despite a 40% funding drop, highlighting a structural crisis in global food aid.
2026-07-09
Nigeria's Oil Windfall Fuels Hunger Crisis
IMF warns Nigeria's oil price surge is pushing millions into poverty and hunger, despite a growth forecast of 4.1%.
2026-07-09
Nepal's 2026 Hunger Season: A Regional Test
Nepal's food security faces a crisis due to a weak monsoon, remittance decline, and reliance on Indian rice imports, risking regional stability.
2026-07-09
Mozambique Faces Food Crisis Amid Conflict
FEWS NET projects 1.5–1.99 million Mozambicans will need food assistance by January 2027 due to conflict, floods, and El Niño effects.
2026-07-09
IMF Warns Nigeria's Growth Bypasses Poor
The IMF projects Nigeria's economy to grow 4.1% in 2026, yet warns of worsening poverty affecting 63% of the population amid rising food prices.
2026-07-09
Agricultural Commodity Markets 2026
Global agricultural markets are stable, yet hunger rises due to fertilizer costs and conflict, with 266 million in acute food insecurity.
2026-07-09
South Sudan's Famine Risk: A Political Choice
South Sudan faces a looming famine risk through January 2027, driven by political decisions and conflict rather than solely weather conditions.
2026-07-08
Colombia's Hunger Crisis: La Guajira & Chocó
Colombia's food security outlook for 2026 highlights La Guajira and Chocó in IPC Phase 3 Crisis due to drought, conflict, and inadequate humanitarian response.
2026-07-08
Colombia's Hunger Crisis: Chocó and La Guaj
La Guajira and Chocó in Colombia are projected to remain in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) through January 2027 due to armed conflict, climate extremes, and economic shocks.
2026-07-08
Venezuela's Earthquake Crisis: Food Access
The June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela have escalated food access issues, pushing La Guaira into IPC Phase 3 as emergency responses unfold.
2026-07-07
Somalia's Hunger Crisis Silences GBV Services
Somalia faces a hunger crisis with 6.5 million in need, leading to a 42% drop in reported sexual violence due to closed support services.
2026-07-07
El Niño's Impact on Global Security Risks
The WMO confirms a 90% chance of El Niño by November 2026, exacerbating food shortages and geopolitical tensions amid the U.S.–Iran war.
2026-07-03
Centre boosts PDS control with ₹25,530 crore
India's Centre is channeling Rs 25,530 crore into the public distribution system, tightening central control over food security and welfare across states.
2026-05-27
Hormuz Closure Sparks Global Food Price Alarm
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food crisis, sending agricultural and energy prices soaring across the world economy.
2026-05-22
Iran Conflicts Impact Global Food Security
The US-Iran war has disrupted fertilizer trade, risking food security for millions globally, with 45 million facing acute hunger.
2026-05-05