Famine
Assessed by an AI model against this signal's rubric. Describes conditions; not a forecast or advice.
Famine confirmed in Gaza and Sudan in 2025; El Niño raises new risks in East Africa
Why it's at this level
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises (24 Apr) confirmed famine conditions in Gaza and Sudan during 2025. FEWS NET (6 Oct) flags a risk of famine in southern Somalia if El Niño floods are extreme, and drought threatens Sudan and South Sudan. No current IPC Phase 5 classification was confirmed as of 1 Nov.
What this means for you
Humanitarian agencies report record funding gaps; reputable appeals include WFP and UNICEF.
Part of a wider situation
Super El Niño: ONI +2.2: drought in Australia and East Africa, record warmth and weaker carbon sinks.
Part of a wider situation
Sudan war: Record drone attacks on civilians in October; the army rejects talks; famine confirmed in 2025.
Why it matters
Famine is the most extreme humanitarian failure, almost always man-made by conflict.
What moves it
War, sieges, aid access, harvest failure, funding cuts.