Keep Up With Global Black News

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox.

BY Nduta Waweru, 11:00am December 19, 2018,

These 5 African countries have the highest hunger rates in the world

by Nduta Waweru, 11:00am December 19, 2018,
These 5 African countries have the highest hunger rates in the world
Photo: UsAFEE

Central African Republic

According to the Index, the CAR suffers from a level of hunger that is extremely alarming, with a score of 53.7, an increase from 41.3 in 2010. 

The country has been under civil strife since 2013, resulting in massive migration, loss of life and property as well as loss of markets and increased food insecurity. The inability of displaced people to engage in food production has led to increased levels of hunger, undernourishment and child mortality. 

The report also acknowledged that the CAR is the world’s leading contry in the 2018 list due to lack of data from countries like  Bahrain, Bhutan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, EquatorialGuinea, Eritrea, Libya, Moldova, Qatar, Somalia, South Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, and Tajikistan.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: December 19, 2018

Conversations

Must Read

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates

Face2face Africa | Afrobeatz+ | BlackStars

Keep Up With Global Black News and Events

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.

No, Thank You