The United States' system for monitoring famine globally has been taken offline amid President Donald Trump's order for a ...

In East Africa, there are currently 20.9 million people who are experiencing ... As the region continues to navigate increasing acute malnutrition and countries like Somalia sit on the verge of famine ...

Famine was declared in February 2017 in South Sudan ... and an immediate increase in funding to the affected regions. East Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years and there are now over 1.4 ...

Famine continues to threaten four countries affected by conflict and climate shocks. East African countries are being hit hard by ongoing conflicts, global inequality and surging food prices. Five ...

A woman sits with her child at a local hospital as she receive treatment for malnutrition at the border town of Dadaab, Kenya. Schalk van Zuydam / AP A Somali child from southern Somalia is ...

The famine in East Africa has killed tens of thousands, and more people are dying every day. A devastating drought across the region, plus war, neglect and spiraling prices have all contributed to ...

The United States' system for monitoring famine globally has reportedly been taken offline in response to President Donald Trump's order for a 90-day freeze on nearly all US foreign assistance.

The Famine Early Warning System Network (Fewsnet ... who oversaw its operation at USAID during the 2016 food security emergency in East Africa. "Because we had Fewsnet, and we had guard teams ...