According to the Global Report on Food Crises, released by the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies, two-thirds of people experiencing food crises last year resided in just 10 countries. The report identifies Sudan, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the most severely affected, with conflict being the primary driver of acute food insecurity. The report warns that ongoing conflicts and climate extremes could exacerbate these conditions, with a bleak outlook for 2026. Notably, famine was confirmed in both Gaza and parts of Sudan for the first time in the report's decade-long history. Approximately 266 million people in 47 countries faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2022, nearly double the number from 2016. The report also highlights a significant decline in international aid and the potential for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to worsen existing crises, particularly by increasing the number of displaced individuals and driving up fertilizer costs. Alvaro Lario, head of the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), emphasized the importance of supporting small-scale farmers and investing in sustainable practices to alleviate food crises.