Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger: UN
Africa has become the continent with the highest number of people facing hunger, surpassing Asia for the first time, according to a UN report. The report revealed that 309 million people, or 20% of Africa's population, experienced hunger last year, compared to 292 million, or 6%, in Asia. While global hunger rates have decreased, Africa's prevalence of undernourishment has risen since 2017, prompting the UN to urge African nations to focus on improving their food sectors amid ongoing conflicts and climate-related challenges.