April 28, 2026 – Today, the Government of South Sudan urgently released the IPC Projection Update for April to July 2026, warning that 7.9 million people are projected to face severe food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or higher), with 73,000 at risk of IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe).
In these situations, families face starvation, extreme food shortages, and loss of their livelihoods. Additionally, millions of children under five and pregnant and breastfeeding women urgently need treatment for acute malnutrition.
“The crisis mainly affects places where conflict, displacement, and disrupted livelihoods are common. When farmers cannot access land, markets are closed, and aid is blocked, hunger worsens. Peace, security, and rebuilding agriculture must go hand in hand.”
Hon. Lily Albino Akol, Acting Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Immediate, coordinated, and adequately funded action from all partners is urgently needed to prevent famine in the most affected counties, such as Akobo, Fangak, Nasir, Ulang, Nyirol, and Uror. We call on all partners to increase their support and funding now to save lives, protect livelihoods, and help communities recover. Every moment of delay puts more lives at risk.
Food security underpins peace and stability. We must act now: addressing this crisis demands urgent aid and sustained investment in agriculture, jobs, and peacebuilding.
