A UN hunger study released today shows global hunger decreased for the third consecutive year while Africa saw worsening food insecurity, particularly in conflict‑affected and climate‑impacted regions. The disparity reflects regional shocks despite worldwide progress. More than 250 million Africans remain acutely food insecure as local harvests fail and aid remains insufficient. Analysts emphasize need for region‑specific humanitarian interventions rather than uniform global approaches. The report underscores inequities in development gains