Acute hunger could reach 8 million children in six African countries as El Niño looms

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About 8 million children across East and Southern Africa could face acute hunger by early 2027, a rise of 30%, as one of the strongest El Niño weather events in recent years fuels a growing food crisis, according to a new analysis by Save the Children.

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  • About 8 million children across East and Southern Africa could face acute hunger by early 2027, a rise of 30%, as one of the strongest El Niño weather events in recent years fuels a growing food crisis, according to a new analysis by Save the Children.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:20:01 UTC.

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