Half of Sudan's Population Faces Extreme Hunger as Famine Spreads

Nearly 25 million Sudanese—half the population—face extreme hunger in 2026. UN agencies count nearly 20 million in acute hunger as of May 2026, with 800,000 children at severe malnutrition risk. Famine has been formally declared in one area and threatens 14 others. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has blocked food aid delivery and trapped civilians in besieged zones.