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DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks

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Briefings

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces severe food insecurity with over 28 million people lacking sufficient nutrition, a figure projected to rise further in the coming months. This situation is driven by a convergence of ongoing conflict, an active Ebola outbreak, and climate-related shocks affecting agricultural production. The IPC global food security monitor serves as the primary source for this assessment.

Key points

• Over 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are currently not receiving adequate food, with projections indicating this number will increase in the near future.
• The primary drivers of this crisis include active conflict, an active Ebola outbreak, and climate shocks impacting local agriculture.

Context

The IPC global food security monitor is the leading international source for tracking global food security trends. This specific alert highlights a critical intersection of humanitarian crisis and environmental instability in the DRC.

Limitations

Data is based on the latest alert from the IPC monitor and reflects the current snapshot as of October 2026. Future projections are estimates rather than confirmed data, and the specific impact of climate shocks on agricultural output remains unquantified in this report.

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