Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Democratic Republic of Congo with Millions Facing Acute Hunger

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis, as the number of people experiencing acute food insecurity has surged to 28.8 million between September and December 2026. This represents an increase of over 2.3 million people in less than a year, with projections indicating further deterioration to 30.3 million by mid-2027. The crisis is exacerbated by ongoing conflict and the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, particularly impacting North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri.