India, Nov. 2 -- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification released an analysis on Oct. 30, 2026, reporting that 28.8 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are experiencing acute food insecurity between September and December 2026, while Save the Children said the worsening hunger crisis is being driven by a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak combined with persistent conflict.
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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said acute food insecurity increased compared with the first half of 2026.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification data cited in the release included the following figures:
* 28.8 million people experiencing acute food insecurity between September and ...