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Conflict and disease outbreaks deepen DR Congo’s hunger crisis as record numbers are projected to face acute food insecurity
13/11/2026
FAO, WFP, UNICEF and WHO call for urgent action as acute hunger is projected to hit more than 30 million, including 4.2 million people facing Emergency levels of hunger in early 2027
Food insecurity persists in Lebanon as fragile conditions stall recovery efforts, new analysis shows
11/11/2026
From FAO Country Office in Lebanon
Palestine: National Food Safety Strategy supported by EU and FAO to strengthen consumer protection efforts and safe food market competition
11/11/2026

From the FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa

El Niño heightens risk of Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Eastern Africa, FAO and IGAD warn
30/10/2026
New alert urges countries to strengthen surveillance and preparedness as heavy rainfall and flooding increase outbreak risk
FAO emergencies director visits Somalia to strengthen early action and resilience partnerships
23/10/2026
High-level discussions and community engagement highlight priorities for protecting rural livelihoods and connecting emergency assistance with lasting recovery
Women in agrifood systems around the world
15/10/2026
Putting a spotlight on the women who keep our agrifood systems running
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026:  “Resilience Starts at Home: protecting agricultural livelihoods where risk is felt first”
08/10/2026
FAO supports locally led action to reduce disaster risks and strengthen rural livelihoods
FAO calls for urgent investment to protect food production as crises deepen across the Near East and North Africa
07/10/2026
FAO calls for urgent investment to protect food production as crises deepen across the Near East and North Africa
Sudan: FAO launches nationwide livestock vaccination campaign to protect food security and livelihoods amid conflict
25/09/2026
FAO emergencies director Rein Paulsen calls for greater investment in emergency agriculture during a visit to Sudan
Hunger and malnutrition crises persist in Somalia as projected floods and funding shortfalls threaten vulnerable populations
23/09/2026
From FAO Country Office in Somalia