Hunger must never be ‘weapon of war’, UN chief tells Africa food summit

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday said food must not be used as a weapon of war as world leaders gathered for a food summit in Africa, where 280 million people face chronic hunger.

The African Union urged donors to provide greater support for the world’s poorest continent, which is struggling with poverty, unrest and the effects of climate change.

A new report co-authored by several United Nations agencies found global hunger fell slightly in 2024 thanks to progress in Asia and South…

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News Source: www.al-monitor.com

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