Sudan’s risk of famine is increasing, with a global food security monitor warning that the humanitarian situation is deteriorating across parts of greater Darfur and Kordofan. Outlets report that areas already identified as being at risk of famine are worsening, alongside other locations that are also facing severe food insecurity, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).
The reports link the worsening conditions to several interacting factors. Conflict continues to disrupt livelihoods and access to assistance following fighting that began in April 2023 and spread beyond the capital. At the same time, drought linked to El Niño is affecting large parts of the country, reducing crop and water availability. Funding shortages further constrain relief operations, limiting the ability to respond to escalating needs. Together, the sources describe a mounting crisis that affects both regions and a wider set of communities, not only previously flagged areas.
