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Hunger spikes in Haiti following deadly earthquake | https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/09/1099492 | 9 September 2021 | ["Haiti"] | ["earthquake", "Tropical Storm Grace"] | Around 980,000 Haitians in the four districts most affected by the August 14 earthquake are now living with acute food insecurity, according to new UN food security data released on Thursday. Following the release of its findings, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization of (FAO) urgently called for more investment to help rural Haitians go back to small-scale farming and avoid a worsening of the food crisis. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and has long been vulnerable on multiple fronts. Last month's earthquake destroyed markets, roads, storage and processing facilities, dairies, and irrigation systems. Tropical Storm Grace, which hit days after the seismic event, caused additional damage. FAO Representative in the country, Jose Luis Fernandez, said that on top of a succession of disasters and crises, this latest double whammy has left people's ability to produce and to access food for their families and communities, in tatters. With the October winter planting season just around the corner, we can't wait to invest in rebooting agricultural production. That must happen immediately, but we are hampered by low levels of funding for this critical work he added. Even before the 7.2 magnitude earthquake, poverty, civil unrest, political and economic instability - combined with recurring natural disasters and the effects of COVID-19 pandemic - had turned Haiti into one of the worst-affected areas in terms of food supply. At the time, 4.4 million people were facing crisis or even worse levels of acute food insecurity, as measured on the official IPC food security scale. Around 60 percent of rural Haitians rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. For families with fewer resources, backyard food production is critical. FAO is calling for $20 million to help support to protect and restore the livelihoods of 32,000 highly vulnerable rural households. The funds are also needed to rehabilitate the community agricultural infrastructure. Around 15,000 families at risk, or 75,000 people, will receive seeds for planting and agricultural tools, as well as technical support. They will also receive a cash transfer for the equivalent of $200, to cover urgent needs. About 10,000 households will be provided poultry and goats as well as emergency fodder and help setting up fodder banks. Veterinary support teams and mobile veterinary kits and services will be provided for 25,000 domestic animals. FAO also wants to help with the rehabilitation of agricultural infrastructure, which should benefit 7,000 households. Irrigation canals, facilities for processing fruit, cassava, maize and peanuts, milk and fish will also be rehabilitated, the agency said. | food_insecurity | [["9 September 2021", "date"], ["Haiti", "location"], ["earthquake", "trigger_event"], ["Tropical Storm Grace", "trigger_event"]] |
Conflict and covid-19 drive hunger crisis in northern Mozambique | https://www.wfp.org/stories/conflict-and-covid-19-drive-hunger-crisis-northern-mozambique | 10 February 2021 | ["Mozambique", "Cabo Delgado"] | ["armed conflict", "COVID-19", "displacement"] | Tens of thousands of people displaced by conflict in northern Mozambique face a severe hunger crisis that is likely to deteriorate unless life-saving assistance is scaled up quickly. In Cabo Delgado province, more than 900,000 people have been forced to flee their homes by armed attacks and violence. Many have moved to the provincial capital, Pemba, while others have scattered across neighbouring provinces and into Tanzania. Compounding the crisis, COVID-19 has disrupted harvests, with farmers abandoning their fields. Markets have been disrupted, prices are rising sharply, and food production has fallen by 50 percent in conflict-affected areas. The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing emergency food assistance to more than 750,000 people across the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Niassa. Families receive either a monthly food basket of cereals, pulses and vegetable oil, or cash to buy food at local markets. In Pemba and displacement sites, WFP is also providing hot meals through community kitchens and supporting children with nutritious school meals. | food_insecurity | [["10 February 2021", "date"], ["Mozambique", "location"], ["Cabo Delgado", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["COVID-19", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Desert locusts devastating crops and livelihoods in East Africa | https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/02/1057791 | 12 February 2020 | ["Kenya", "Somalia", "Ethiopia", "Uganda", "Tanzania"] | ["desert locusts", "crop failure"] | A plague of desert locusts is wreaking havoc across vast swathes of East Africa, destroying crops and threatening food security for millions of people. The worst outbreak in decades has seen huge swarms of the voracious insects devastate farmland in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that the infestation poses an unprecedented threat to livelihoods and food security. A single swarm can contain up to 150 million locusts per square kilometre, with each insect capable of eating its own weight in fresh food every day. This means that a single swarm covering just one square kilometre can eat the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people. The current locust outbreak, which began in mid-2019, has been exacerbated by unusually heavy rains linked to climate change. Favourable breeding conditions have allowed locust populations to multiply rapidly. FAO has deployed teams to support affected governments with surveillance, aerial spraying and ground control operations. However, the scale of the crisis requires a massive coordinated response. Without swift action, the number of locusts could grow 500-fold by June, threatening food supplies for up to 25 million people across the region. | food_insecurity | [["12 February 2020", "date"], ["Kenya", "location"], ["Somalia", "location"], ["Ethiopia", "location"], ["Uganda", "location"], ["Tanzania", "location"], ["desert locusts", "trigger_event"], ["crop failure", "trigger_event"]] |
Yemen faces world's worst humanitarian crisis | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/2/4/yemen-faces-worlds-worst-humanitarian-crisis | 4 February 2019 | ["Yemen"] | ["armed conflict", "economic collapse", "blockade"] | Yemen is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with more than 24 million people - nearly 80 percent of the population - in need of assistance. Years of conflict have pushed the country to the brink of famine, with 20 million people facing acute food insecurity. The ongoing war has devastated the economy, destroyed critical infrastructure including farms and markets, and left millions without access to basic services. A naval and air blockade has severely restricted imports of food, fuel and medicine to the country, which relies on imports for 90 percent of its food supply. Cholera and other diseases are spreading rapidly, and the healthcare system has collapsed. Malnutrition rates among children have soared, with 360,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Aid agencies warn that without sustained international support and an end to the conflict, millions more Yemenis will face starvation. The World Food Programme is providing food assistance to 12 million people each month, but funding shortfalls and access constraints continue to hamper relief efforts. | food_insecurity | [["4 February 2019", "date"], ["Yemen", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["economic collapse", "trigger_event"], ["blockade", "trigger_event"]] |
Zimbabwe drought pushes millions into hunger | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50726751 | 9 December 2019 | ["Zimbabwe"] | ["drought", "economic crisis", "hyperinflation"] | More than 7 million people in Zimbabwe - nearly half the population - are facing severe food shortages due to a devastating drought combined with economic collapse. The worst drought in decades has wiped out harvests across the country, leaving many rural families without food. Maize production, Zimbabwe's staple crop, fell by more than half in 2019 compared to the previous year. The agricultural crisis has been compounded by economic turmoil, hyperinflation and currency shortages that have left many urban families unable to afford food. Prices for basic goods have skyrocketed, with some items increasing by more than 500 percent in recent months. The World Food Programme says Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst hunger crisis in a decade and has appealed for $200 million to provide emergency food assistance. Aid agencies warn that the situation is likely to deteriorate further before the next harvest in April, with peak hunger expected between January and March. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, with rising rates of malnutrition reported across the country. | food_insecurity | [["9 December 2019", "date"], ["Zimbabwe", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["economic crisis", "trigger_event"], ["hyperinflation", "trigger_event"]] |
Afghanistan faces acute hunger as economy collapses | https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jan/13/afghanistan-economy-food-crisis | 13 January 2022 | ["Afghanistan"] | ["economic collapse", "political instability", "drought", "displacement"] | Nearly 23 million Afghans - more than half the population - face acute hunger as the country's economy collapses following the Taliban takeover. The crisis has been driven by a combination of factors: international sanctions, frozen foreign assets, drought, displacement and the abrupt withdrawal of international aid that previously supported the economy. Food prices have soared, with wheat prices up 28 percent and cooking oil up 55 percent in recent months. The value of the afghani currency has plummeted, making imports more expensive. Rural areas have been hit particularly hard, with drought destroying crops and livestock. Millions of people have been displaced by conflict and now lack access to food and income. Aid agencies report that families are selling possessions, taking children out of school and skipping meals to survive. Malnutrition rates among children are rising rapidly, with more than 1 million children at risk of dying from severe malnutrition. The World Food Programme is racing to scale up assistance but faces massive funding shortfalls and logistical challenges. International agencies are calling for urgent action to prevent mass starvation. | food_insecurity | [["13 January 2022", "date"], ["Afghanistan", "location"], ["economic collapse", "trigger_event"], ["political instability", "trigger_event"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Sudan conflict triggers food security emergency | https://www.wfp.org/stories/sudan-conflict-triggers-food-security-emergency | 15 May 2023 | ["Sudan", "Khartoum", "Darfur"] | ["armed conflict", "displacement", "market disruption"] | Fighting in Sudan has triggered a severe food security crisis, with millions of people facing hunger as conflict disrupts food supplies and displaces families. Since violence erupted in April 2023, more than 1.3 million people have been displaced within Sudan, while hundreds of thousands have fled to neighboring countries. Markets have been looted or destroyed, supply chains have collapsed, and farmers have abandoned their fields. Food prices have skyrocketed, with some items doubling or tripling in price. The World Food Programme warns that 19 million people across Sudan are now facing acute food insecurity - a 65 percent increase from pre-conflict levels. The situation is particularly dire in Khartoum and Darfur, where fighting has been most intense. Bakeries have closed, grain silos have been damaged, and humanitarian access is severely restricted. With the harvest season approaching, there are fears that continued conflict will prevent farmers from planting crops, potentially leading to a much worse food crisis later in the year. WFP is working to reach displaced families with emergency food assistance, but insecurity and funding shortfalls are major obstacles. | food_insecurity | [["15 May 2023", "date"], ["Sudan", "location"], ["Khartoum", "location"], ["Darfur", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["market disruption", "trigger_event"]] |
Sahel region faces unprecedented hunger crisis | https://www.oxfam.org/en/sahel-region-faces-unprecedented-hunger-crisis | 22 March 2022 | ["Burkina Faso", "Mali", "Niger", "Chad"] | ["armed conflict", "climate change", "displacement", "economic instability"] | More than 27 million people across the Sahel region of West Africa are facing severe hunger in what aid agencies are calling an unprecedented crisis. The situation has been driven by a deadly combination of armed conflict, climate shocks, rising food prices and displacement. In Burkina Faso alone, more than 3.4 million people need food assistance, with conflict forcing farmers to abandon their lands. Armed groups have targeted rural communities, disrupted markets and blocked humanitarian access. At the same time, unpredictable rainfall and longer dry seasons linked to climate change have devastated harvests. Malnutrition rates are soaring, particularly among children, with some areas seeing rates well above emergency thresholds. The crisis has been exacerbated by the global food price surge triggered by the war in Ukraine, making basic staples unaffordable for millions of families. Aid agencies are calling for urgent international support to scale up life-saving assistance and address the root causes of the crisis. Without swift action, they warn, the situation could deteriorate into a regional catastrophe. | food_insecurity | [["22 March 2022", "date"], ["Burkina Faso", "location"], ["Mali", "location"], ["Niger", "location"], ["Chad", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"]] |
Somalia on brink of famine as drought persists | https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somalia-brink-famine-drought-persists-un-says-2022-09-05/ | 5 September 2022 | ["Somalia"] | ["drought", "conflict", "displacement", "failed harvests"] | Somalia is on the brink of famine as a devastating drought continues for a fourth consecutive failed rainy season. The United Nations has warned that hundreds of thousands of people could die without urgent international action. More than 7 million people - nearly half of Somalia's population - are facing crisis levels of food insecurity. Drought has killed millions of livestock, destroyed crops and forced more than 1 million people to flee their homes in search of food and water. Children are particularly vulnerable, with more than 1.5 million at risk of severe malnutrition. The crisis has been compounded by ongoing conflict with al-Shabaab militants, which has disrupted humanitarian access to affected areas. Food prices have soared due to the drought and the global food crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine. Aid agencies report that families are surviving on one meal a day or less, selling their last remaining assets, and watching their children waste away from hunger. The World Food Programme is racing to scale up assistance before famine conditions take hold, but faces massive funding gaps. Humanitarian leaders warn that without an unprecedented response, Somalia could see a repeat of the 2011 famine that killed 260,000 people. | food_insecurity | [["5 September 2022", "date"], ["Somalia", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["failed harvests", "trigger_event"]] |
Pakistan floods destroy crops and threaten food security | https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-floods-destroy-crops-threaten-food-security/a-62983527 | 7 September 2022 | ["Pakistan", "Sindh", "Balochistan"] | ["flooding", "crop destruction", "livestock losses"] | Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan has destroyed vast areas of agricultural land and threatens to push millions into hunger. Unprecedented monsoon rains, which scientists link to climate change, have inundated a third of the country, affecting 33 million people. More than 4 million acres of cropland have been destroyed, wiping out rice, cotton and vegetable crops just weeks before harvest. The flooding has also killed more than 1 million livestock, devastating the livelihoods of rural families. Food security experts warn that the destruction of crops could lead to shortages and price spikes in the coming months. Pakistan already faces high inflation and relies heavily on agricultural production to feed its population of 220 million. The provinces of Sindh and Balochistan have been hit particularly hard, with entire villages submerged and communities cut off from markets. The World Food Programme is providing emergency food assistance to affected families, but the scale of needs far exceeds available resources. Beyond the immediate humanitarian crisis, there are concerns about long-term food security as farmers have lost seeds, tools and livestock needed to restart production. | food_insecurity | [["7 September 2022", "date"], ["Pakistan", "location"], ["Sindh", "location"], ["Balochistan", "location"], ["flooding", "trigger_event"], ["crop destruction", "trigger_event"], ["livestock losses", "trigger_event"]] |
North Korea food shortage worsens amid border closures | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57610993 | 18 June 2021 | ["North Korea"] | ["economic sanctions", "border closures", "COVID-19", "natural disasters"] | North Korea is facing its worst food crisis in more than a decade, with leader Kim Jong Un admitting that the food situation is getting tense. The country has sealed its borders since early 2020 to prevent COVID-19 from entering, cutting off vital trade with China that North Korea relies on for food and other essentials. This has been compounded by international sanctions, typhoons and floods that damaged crops in 2020, and the collapse of agricultural production due to lack of imports of farming materials. Food prices have skyrocketed in state-run markets, with rice and corn prices doubling in recent months. Reports suggest that many families are reducing meals or surviving on substitute foods like grass and bark. The situation is particularly dire in rural areas and among vulnerable groups including children and the elderly. While North Korea rarely admits to problems, the acknowledgment by Kim Jong Un suggests a severe crisis. Aid agencies estimate that 40 percent of the population - about 10 million people - are facing food insecurity. However, humanitarian access remains extremely limited due to the country's border closures and restrictions on international organizations. | food_insecurity | [["18 June 2021", "date"], ["North Korea", "location"], ["economic sanctions", "trigger_event"], ["border closures", "trigger_event"], ["COVID-19", "trigger_event"], ["natural disasters", "trigger_event"]] |
Madagascar faces first climate change famine | https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/oct/23/madagascar-climate-change-famine | 23 October 2021 | ["Madagascar"] | ["drought", "climate change", "food price increases"] | Southern Madagascar is experiencing what the United Nations is calling the world's first famine caused purely by climate change. More than 1.3 million people are facing severe food insecurity, with 28,000 in catastrophic famine-like conditions. Four consecutive years of drought have devastated harvests in the region, leaving communities without food or income. Families are surviving on cactus leaves, locusts and wild roots. Malnutrition rates have soared, with thousands of children at risk of starvation. The drought has been exacerbated by climate change, with rainfall patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable and temperatures rising. Unlike typical famines driven by conflict or economic collapse, this crisis is almost entirely environmental. The World Food Programme is providing emergency food assistance, but funding shortfalls mean aid agencies can only reach a fraction of those in need. Humanitarian leaders are calling for urgent international action and warning that Madagascar offers a glimpse of the future food crises that climate change will trigger around the world if greenhouse gas emissions are not dramatically reduced. | food_insecurity | [["23 October 2021", "date"], ["Madagascar", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["food price increases", "trigger_event"]] |
Syria food insecurity reaches record high | https://www.wfp.org/news/syria-food-insecurity-reaches-record-high | 14 December 2020 | ["Syria"] | ["armed conflict", "economic collapse", "currency devaluation", "displacement"] | Food insecurity in Syria has reached its highest level since the start of the conflict ten years ago, with 12.4 million people - nearly 60 percent of the population - unsure where their next meal will come from. The crisis has been driven by years of conflict that destroyed agricultural infrastructure, economic collapse that made food unaffordable, and the devaluation of the Syrian pound that pushed food prices up by more than 200 percent in 2020. Families are eating less, taking on debt, and selling assets to survive. Many report skipping meals or going entire days without food. Children are particularly vulnerable, with rising rates of malnutrition and stunting. The situation is worst in areas affected by active conflict and in displacement camps where families lack income and access to markets. Even in areas where fighting has subsided, the economic crisis has left millions unable to afford basic food items. The World Food Programme is assisting 5 million people each month, but faces funding shortfalls and access constraints that prevent reaching all those in need. Aid agencies warn that without sustained international support, the food security situation will continue to deteriorate. | food_insecurity | [["14 December 2020", "date"], ["Syria", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["economic collapse", "trigger_event"], ["currency devaluation", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Guatemala drought pushes thousands into hunger migration | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/8/27/guatemala-drought-pushes-thousands-into-hunger-migration | 27 August 2019 | ["Guatemala", "Central America"] | ["drought", "crop failure", "El Niño"] | Severe drought linked to climate change has destroyed crops across Guatemala, pushing hundreds of thousands of people into hunger and forcing many to migrate north. The drought, exacerbated by El Niño weather patterns, has caused widespread crop failures in the country's Dry Corridor, a region home to more than 2 million people. Families have lost entire harvests of maize and beans, their primary food sources, leaving them without food or income. Malnutrition rates among children have spiked, with some communities seeing rates above 70 percent. Aid agencies estimate that more than 1.5 million people in Guatemala need food assistance. The crisis has triggered a wave of migration, with entire families leaving their villages to seek work in cities or attempting the dangerous journey to the United States. Humanitarian organizations are providing emergency food assistance, but the scale of needs far exceeds available resources. Climate experts warn that rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns will make such droughts more frequent and severe in Central America, potentially displacing millions more people in the coming years unless urgent action is taken on climate adaptation and food security. | food_insecurity | [["27 August 2019", "date"], ["Guatemala", "location"], ["Central America", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["crop failure", "trigger_event"], ["El Nino", "trigger_event"]] |
Venezuela hunger crisis deepens amid economic collapse | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-food-idUSKCN1R61UP | 26 March 2019 | ["Venezuela"] | ["economic collapse", "hyperinflation", "political crisis", "shortages"] | Venezuela's food crisis has deepened dramatically as the country's economic collapse leaves millions unable to afford basic food items. More than 9 million people - nearly one-third of the population - are severely food insecure, according to UN agencies. Hyperinflation has made food prohibitively expensive for most Venezuelans, with prices doubling every few weeks. Supermarket shelves are empty due to import shortages and collapsed domestic production. Many families report eating only one meal a day or going days without food. People are losing weight rapidly, with the average Venezuelan losing 11 kilograms in 2017. Children are particularly vulnerable, with rising rates of malnutrition and preventable deaths. The food crisis has been driven by years of economic mismanagement, corruption, and political turmoil that destroyed Venezuela's once-prosperous economy. Despite having the world's largest oil reserves, the country cannot feed its people. Millions have fled to neighboring countries in search of food and income, creating a regional refugee crisis. Aid agencies are trying to scale up assistance, but face political obstacles and security concerns. Humanitarian leaders warn that without economic recovery and political stability, Venezuela's hunger crisis will continue to worsen. | food_insecurity | [["26 March 2019", "date"], ["Venezuela", "location"], ["economic collapse", "trigger_event"], ["hyperinflation", "trigger_event"], ["political crisis", "trigger_event"], ["shortages", "trigger_event"]] |
East Africa faces worst drought in 40 years | https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/east-africa-faces-worst-drought-40-years | 5 July 2022 | ["Kenya", "Ethiopia", "Somalia"] | ["drought", "climate change", "conflict"] | East Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years, pushing more than 20 million people into severe hunger. Four consecutive failed rainy seasons - the worst drought sequence since the early 1980s - have devastated livelihoods across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Millions of livestock have died, crops have failed, and water sources have dried up. UNICEF warns that more than 7 million children are facing acute malnutrition. In Somalia, drought has combined with ongoing conflict to push the country to the brink of famine. In Kenya's arid northern regions, entire communities have been displaced as they search for water and pasture for surviving animals. Ethiopia is dealing with both drought in the south and conflict in the north, creating a complex humanitarian emergency. Scientists attribute the severity and frequency of recent droughts to climate change, which is making rainfall increasingly unpredictable in the Horn of Africa. Food prices have soared, making it impossible for poor families to buy enough food even when it is available. The World Food Programme is scaling up assistance but faces massive funding shortfalls. Humanitarian agencies warn that without urgent international action, the crisis could lead to mass starvation and a regional catastrophe. | food_insecurity | [["5 July 2022", "date"], ["Kenya", "location"], ["Ethiopia", "location"], ["Somalia", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"]] |
Nigeria conflict disrupts farming, threatens food security | https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature/2020/11/23/nigeria-boko-haram-conflict-food-security | 23 November 2020 | ["Nigeria", "Borno", "Yobe", "Adamawa"] | ["armed conflict", "displacement", "Boko Haram", "disrupted agriculture"] | More than a decade of conflict with Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria has devastated agricultural production and left 4.3 million people facing severe food insecurity. Farmers in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states have been forced to abandon their fields due to insecurity, leaving vast areas of arable land uncultivated. Markets have been destroyed, supply routes disrupted, and communities cut off from trade. More than 2 million people have been displaced by violence, with many living in camps where they depend entirely on humanitarian assistance. The conflict has also killed thousands of cattle and destroyed fishing livelihoods along Lake Chad. Even in areas where security has improved, farmers are reluctant to return to their fields for fear of attacks. This has created a vicious cycle where conflict prevents food production, leading to hunger, which in turn fuels further instability. Malnutrition rates in conflict-affected areas are above emergency thresholds, with children particularly vulnerable. Aid agencies are providing food assistance to more than 3 million people, but funding shortfalls and access constraints limit the response. Experts warn that unless security improves and farmers can return to their lands, the food security situation will continue to deteriorate. | food_insecurity | [["23 November 2020", "date"], ["Nigeria", "location"], ["Borno", "location"], ["Yobe", "location"], ["Adamawa", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["Boko Haram", "trigger_event"], ["disrupted agriculture", "trigger_event"]] |
South Sudan famine risk grows amid conflict and floods | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56471898 | 21 March 2021 | ["South Sudan"] | ["armed conflict", "flooding", "economic crisis", "displacement"] | More than 7 million people in South Sudan - 60 percent of the population - face severe food insecurity as conflict, flooding and economic crisis combine to create a humanitarian catastrophe. The country has been devastated by years of civil war that destroyed agricultural production, displaced millions and prevented farmers from cultivating crops. At the same time, unprecedented flooding has submerged vast areas of land, destroying crops, killing livestock and forcing communities to flee. The floods, which have affected more than 800,000 people, have been linked to climate change. Economic collapse and hyperinflation have made food unaffordably expensive for most families. Aid agencies warn that some areas are on the brink of famine, with 108,000 people facing catastrophic food insecurity. Malnutrition rates among children have reached alarming levels. The World Food Programme is providing assistance to 6 million people but faces massive funding gaps and access constraints due to ongoing violence. Humanitarian leaders are calling for urgent international support to prevent mass starvation and for political leaders to end the conflict that is driving the crisis. | food_insecurity | [["21 March 2021", "date"], ["South Sudan", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["flooding", "trigger_event"], ["economic crisis", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Democratic Republic of Congo faces massive hunger crisis | https://www.wfp.org/countries/democratic-republic-congo | 15 April 2021 | ["Democratic Republic of Congo"] | ["armed conflict", "displacement", "disease outbreaks", "economic instability"] | The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing one of the world's largest hunger crises, with 27 million people - nearly one-third of the population - facing acute food insecurity. Years of conflict, particularly in the eastern provinces, have displaced more than 5 million people and disrupted agricultural production. Armed groups continue to attack communities, forcing farmers to abandon their fields and flee their homes. Markets have been destroyed, supply chains disrupted, and families separated from their livelihoods. The crisis has been compounded by disease outbreaks including Ebola and measles, as well as chronic economic instability. Despite being one of the most resource-rich countries in the world, DRC has some of the highest malnutrition rates globally. More than 3.4 million children suffer from acute malnutrition. The scale of the crisis is staggering, yet it remains one of the world's most underfunded humanitarian emergencies. The World Food Programme is assisting 9 million people, but millions more need help. Aid agencies are calling for increased international attention and funding to address what they describe as a forgotten crisis. | food_insecurity | [["15 April 2021", "date"], ["Democratic Republic of Congo", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["disease outbreaks", "trigger_event"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"]] |
Central African Republic food insecurity worsens | https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/central-african-republic-food-insecurity-worsens | 8 February 2022 | ["Central African Republic"] | ["armed conflict", "displacement", "market disruption", "poverty"] | More than 2.4 million people in Central African Republic - half the population - are facing severe food insecurity as ongoing conflict continues to devastate livelihoods. Years of violence between armed groups have forced farmers to abandon their fields, destroyed markets and infrastructure, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. The conflict has made it impossible for many communities to plant or harvest crops, leading to widespread food shortages. At the same time, insecurity has disrupted supply routes, making it difficult to transport food to markets and driving up prices. Many families can no longer afford basic food items. Malnutrition rates are among the highest in the world, with more than 670,000 children at risk of severe acute malnutrition. The humanitarian situation has been further complicated by limited international attention and chronic underfunding of aid operations. The World Food Programme is assisting 1.8 million people with emergency food aid, but funding shortfalls force difficult choices about who receives help. Aid agencies warn that without sustained support and an end to the conflict, the food security situation will continue to deteriorate. Many families are surviving on wild foods and going days without meals. | food_insecurity | [["8 February 2022", "date"], ["Central African Republic", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["market disruption", "trigger_event"], ["poverty", "trigger_event"]] |
Lebanon economic collapse triggers food insecurity | https://www.wfp.org/news/food-security-lebanon-deteriorates-rapidly-number-people-struggling-access-food-grows | 12 May 2021 | ["Lebanon"] | ["economic collapse", "currency devaluation", "political crisis", "COVID-19"] | Lebanon is facing an unprecedented food security crisis as economic collapse makes food unaffordable for millions. The country's economic implosion - described by the World Bank as one of the worst financial crises in modern history - has seen the Lebanese pound lose more than 90 percent of its value. Food prices have skyrocketed, with the cost of a basic food basket increasing by more than 400 percent since 2019. The World Food Programme estimates that more than half of Lebanon's population now struggles to afford enough food. Many families have been forced to reduce meal sizes, skip meals entirely, or take on debt to buy food. Middle-class families who never needed assistance are now seeking help from food banks and aid agencies. The crisis has been driven by years of corruption, mismanagement and political paralysis, compounded by the impact of COVID-19 and the devastating Beirut port explosion in 2020. Power cuts, fuel shortages and the collapse of the banking system have further disrupted food supply chains. Aid agencies are scaling up assistance but face challenges due to the scale of needs and the depth of the economic crisis. | food_insecurity | [["12 May 2021", "date"], ["Lebanon", "location"], ["economic collapse", "trigger_event"], ["currency devaluation", "trigger_event"], ["political crisis", "trigger_event"], ["COVID-19", "trigger_event"]] |
Sri Lanka faces worst food crisis in decades | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/27/sri-lanka-faces-worst-food-crisis-in-decades | 27 June 2022 | ["Sri Lanka"] | ["economic collapse", "fuel shortages", "fertilizer ban", "political crisis"] | Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst food crisis in decades as economic collapse leaves millions unable to afford basic necessities. More than 6 million people - nearly 30 percent of the population - are facing food insecurity. The crisis has multiple causes: currency devaluation has made imports prohibitively expensive, fuel shortages have disrupted food distribution, and a misguided ban on chemical fertilizers devastated agricultural production. Food prices have skyrocketed, with rice prices increasing by 70 percent and vegetables by more than 100 percent in recent months. Long queues for essentials have become the norm, and many families are skipping meals. Malnutrition rates are rising, particularly among children and vulnerable groups. The government's decision to ban chemical fertilizers in 2021, intended to promote organic farming, backfired catastrophically. Crop yields plummeted by 50 percent, forcing the country to import more food precisely when foreign currency reserves had run out. Mass protests over food and fuel shortages have triggered political turmoil. Aid agencies are calling for urgent international support to prevent the crisis from spiraling further. The World Food Programme has begun operations in Sri Lanka for the first time in decades. | food_insecurity | [["27 June 2022", "date"], ["Sri Lanka", "location"], ["economic collapse", "trigger_event"], ["fuel shortages", "trigger_event"], ["fertilizer ban", "trigger_event"], ["political crisis", "trigger_event"]] |
Iraq drought threatens food security and livelihoods | https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraq-drought-threatens-food-security-livelihoods-2022-06-09/ | 9 June 2022 | ["Iraq"] | ["drought", "water scarcity", "climate change", "upstream dams"] | Severe drought is threatening food security across Iraq as water scarcity devastates agriculture. The country is facing its worst water crisis in decades, driven by low rainfall, climate change, and upstream dams in Turkey and Iran that have reduced water flow in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. More than 7 million people have been affected by drought conditions. Agricultural production has plummeted, with wheat and barley harvests down by more than 50 percent compared to previous years. Farmers have been forced to abandon their fields as irrigation water runs out. Livestock herders have lost animals and been forced to migrate in search of water and pasture. The drought has also caused the resurgence of dust storms that damage crops and make farming even more difficult. Food prices have risen sharply as domestic production falls, leaving many families struggling to afford basic items. The crisis is particularly severe in southern Iraq, where rivers have dried up and ancient marshlands have turned to desert. The government has urged farmers to reduce water-intensive crops, but this has led to income losses and food shortages. International organizations warn that without urgent action on water management and climate adaptation, Iraq's food security crisis will worsen. | food_insecurity | [["9 June 2022", "date"], ["Iraq", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["water scarcity", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["upstream dams", "trigger_event"]] |
Ethiopia Tigray conflict creates severe food crisis | https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jun/10/ethiopia-tigray-conflict-food-crisis | 10 June 2021 | ["Ethiopia", "Tigray"] | ["armed conflict", "displacement", "blockade", "market destruction"] | The conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region has created a catastrophic food crisis, with more than 5 million people in need of urgent assistance and hundreds of thousands facing famine conditions. Fighting that began in November 2020 has destroyed agricultural infrastructure, killed livestock, burned crops, and forced farmers to flee their lands. Markets have been looted or destroyed, making it impossible for people to buy food even when they have money. Humanitarian access has been severely restricted, with aid agencies unable to reach many areas due to insecurity and bureaucratic obstacles. Reports indicate that food is being used as a weapon of war, with crops systematically destroyed and humanitarian convoys blocked. Malnutrition rates have soared, particularly among children, with some areas seeing rates above 20 percent. The World Food Programme and other agencies have warned that hundreds of thousands of people are living in famine-like conditions - the worst food crisis Ethiopia has seen in decades. Aid organizations are calling for immediate humanitarian access and an end to the fighting. Without urgent action, experts warn, the crisis could become one of the world's worst famines in recent history. | food_insecurity | [["10 June 2021", "date"], ["Ethiopia", "location"], ["Tigray", "location"], ["armed conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["blockade", "trigger_event"], ["market destruction", "trigger_event"]] |
Horn of Africa locust invasion threatens millions | https://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1258877/icode/ | 17 February 2020 | ["Kenya", "Ethiopia", "Somalia", "Uganda", "South Sudan"] | ["desert locusts", "crop destruction"] | An unprecedented invasion of desert locusts is threatening food security for millions of people across the Horn of Africa. The outbreak - the worst in 70 years for some countries - has seen massive swarms destroy crops and pasture across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and beyond. A single swarm can contain tens of millions of locusts and consume as much food in one day as 35,000 people. The current outbreak, which began in 2019, has been fueled by unusual weather patterns linked to climate change, including heavy rains that created ideal breeding conditions. Swarms have devastated farmland just as crops were ready for harvest, leaving farmers without food or income for the coming year. Pastoral communities have seen their grazing lands stripped bare, threatening livestock that families depend on for survival. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that up to 25 million people could face food insecurity if the outbreak is not controlled. FAO has mounted a massive aerial spraying campaign using pesticides, but the scale and speed of the locust invasion has overwhelmed response efforts. The locusts are now spreading to new countries including Uganda, South Sudan and Tanzania. Experts warn that if control efforts fail, a second generation of locusts could emerge, multiplying the damage by 500 times. | food_insecurity | [["17 February 2020", "date"], ["Kenya", "location"], ["Ethiopia", "location"], ["Somalia", "location"], ["Uganda", "location"], ["South Sudan", "location"], ["desert locusts", "trigger_event"], ["crop destruction", "trigger_event"]] |
Myanmar coup triggers food insecurity spike | https://www.wfp.org/stories/myanmar-coup-triggers-food-insecurity-spike | 20 September 2021 | ["Myanmar"] | ["political instability", "conflict", "economic disruption", "COVID-19"] | Food insecurity in Myanmar has surged by 150 percent since the military coup in February 2021, with 6 million people now facing hunger. The political crisis has devastated Myanmar's economy, triggering job losses, business closures and currency devaluation that have left families unable to afford food. Conflict between the military and opposition groups has disrupted agricultural production, with farmers unable to access their fields in many areas. Markets have been disrupted, supply chains broken, and food prices have soared. The cost of cooking oil has increased by 70 percent and rice by 35 percent since the coup. Urban areas have been hit particularly hard, with middle-class families who have lost jobs now struggling to feed their families. The crisis has been compounded by COVID-19, which devastated healthcare systems and further disrupted the economy. The World Food Programme, which was assisting 350,000 people before the coup, now needs to reach millions more. However, humanitarian operations face significant challenges due to access restrictions and insecurity. Aid agencies warn that without urgent international support and a resolution to the political crisis, Myanmar's food security situation will continue to deteriorate rapidly. | food_insecurity | [["20 September 2021", "date"], ["Myanmar", "location"], ["political instability", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["economic disruption", "trigger_event"], ["COVID-19", "trigger_event"]] |
Malawi drought pushes 6 million into food crisis | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45899623 | 23 October 2018 | ["Malawi"] | ["drought", "floods", "crop failure"] | Nearly half of Malawi's population - approximately 6 million people - are facing severe food insecurity following a devastating drought and irregular flooding. Erratic weather patterns, attributed to climate change and El Niño effects, have destroyed maize crops across the country. Maize is the staple food for most Malawians, and the failed harvest has left millions without adequate food supplies. The crisis has been particularly severe in southern districts, where some areas received less than half their normal rainfall. At the same time, other regions experienced sudden floods that washed away crops just before harvest. Food prices have skyrocketed, making it impossible for poor families to buy alternative sources of food. The government has declared a state of disaster and appealed for international assistance. Aid agencies are providing emergency food assistance, but funding shortfalls mean they cannot reach all those in need. Malnutrition rates are rising, with children and pregnant women particularly vulnerable. The World Food Programme is distributing maize, pulses and vegetable oil to affected families, but warns that the situation could worsen before the next harvest. Climate experts say Malawi's reliance on rain-fed agriculture makes it extremely vulnerable to climate change, and such food crises are likely to become more frequent without adaptation measures. | food_insecurity | [["23 October 2018", "date"], ["Malawi", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["floods", "trigger_event"], ["crop failure", "trigger_event"]] |
Lebanon: Conflict, hostilities, and economic instability fuel food insecurity | https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/01/1159286 | January 22, 2025 | ["Lebanon", "Syrian Arab Republic"] | ["conflict", "hostilities", "economic instability"] | The article provides the title, URL, publication date, mentions Lebanon as the location, and identifies conflict, hostilities, and economic instability as trigger events. The full text of the article is included, detailing the scale of food insecurity, its impact on refugees and the economy, and the humanitarian response. | food_insecurity | [["January 22, 2025", "date"], ["Lebanon", "location"], ["Syrian Arab Republic", "location"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["hostilities", "trigger_event"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"]] |
Food insecurity in Lebanon returns to near pre-conflict levels, gains remain fragile, new report shows | https://www.wfp.org/news/food-insecurity-lebanon-returns-near-pre-conflict-levels-gains-remain-fragile-new-report-shows | Not explicitly stated | ["Lebanon"] | ["conflict", "economic instability", "fragile recovery"] | The article details current and projected food insecurity levels, attributing them to conflict, economic instability, and fragile recovery. It includes specific numbers of affected Lebanese, Syrian refugees, and Palestinian refugees, as well as key locations and trigger events. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Lebanon", "location"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"], ["fragile recovery", "trigger_event"]] |
In Gaza, mounting evidence of famine and widespread starvation | https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165517 | July 29, 2025 | ["Gaza"] | ["conflict", "displacement", "infrastructure collapse"] | The article details the severe food insecurity in Gaza, driven by conflict, displacement, and infrastructure collapse. The article highlights the reaching of two out of three famine thresholds: plummeting food consumption and acute malnutrition. It also mentions over 20,000 children treated for acute malnutrition and 16 deaths. | food_insecurity | [["July 29, 2025", "date"], ["Gaza", "location"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["infrastructure collapse", "trigger_event"]] |
Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza | https://www.who.int/news/item/22-08-2025-famine-confirmed-for-first-time-in-gaza | August 22, 2025 | ["Gaza", "Gaza Governorate", "Deir Al Balah", "Khan Younis", "North Gaza", "Gaza City", "Rafah"] | ["conflict", "blockade", "starvation", "malnutrition"] | The article details the confirmation of famine in Gaza. It includes the article title, URL, publication date, locations (Gaza, Gaza Governorate, Deir Al Balah, Khan Younis, North Gaza, Gaza City, Rafah), and trigger events (conflict, blockade, starvation, malnutrition). The full text of the article, spanning multiple paragraphs and detailing the severity of the food crisis, the contributing factors, and the dire consequences for the population, was also extracted. | food_insecurity | [["August 22, 2025", "date"], ["Gaza", "location"], ["Gaza Governorate", "location"], ["Deir Al Balah", "location"], ["Khan Younis", "location"], ["North Gaza", "location"], ["Gaza City", "location"], ["Rafah", "location"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["blockade", "trigger_event"], ["starvation", "trigger_event"], ["malnutrition", "trigger_event"]] |
Crisis in Gaza | https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza | Not explicitly stated | ["Gaza", "Middle East"] | ["conflict", "airstrikes", "ground operations", "restrictions on aid"] | The articles cover the severe impact of conflict on food availability, widespread malnutrition and famine conditions, mass displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and the critical need for humanitarian aid. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Gaza", "location"], ["Middle East", "location"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["airstrikes", "trigger_event"], ["ground operations", "trigger_event"], ["restrictions on aid", "trigger_event"]] |
Malawi's hunger crisis demands urgent solutions | https://www.dw.com/en/malawis-hunger-crisis-demands-urgent-solutions/a-74544489 | November 7, 2025 | ["Malawi"] | ["below average harvest"] | The article details the scale of food insecurity, government responses, contributing factors like poverty and climate shocks, and proposed solutions. | food_insecurity | [["November 7, 2025", "date"], ["Malawi", "location"], ["below average harvest", "trigger_event"]] |
Refugees escaping Sudan face escalating hunger and malnutrition as food aid risks major reductions | https://www.wfp.org/news/refugees-escaping-sudan-face-escalating-hunger-and-malnutrition-food-aid-risks-major | Not explicitly stated | ["Sudan", "neighboring countries"] | ["funding shortages", "conflict", "malnutrition", "hunger"] | This article discusses the impact of funding shortages on WFP's ability to provide food assistance to Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries, leading to increased hunger and malnutrition. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Sudan", "location"], ["neighboring countries", "location"], ["funding shortages", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["malnutrition", "trigger_event"], ["hunger", "trigger_event"]] |
Nepal: quake's impact on food security likely 'very high,' warns UN agency | https://news.un.org/en/story/2015/04/497502-nepal-quakes-impact-food-security-likely-very-high-warns-un-agency | April 30, 2015 | ["Nepal", "Kathmandu", "Pokhara"] | ["earthquake"] | The article discusses the impact of the earthquake on food security and the urgent need for aid. | food_insecurity | [["April 30, 2015", "date"], ["Nepal", "location"], ["Kathmandu", "location"], ["Pokhara", "location"], ["earthquake", "trigger_event"]] |
Burkina Faso: Escalating violence leads to massive displacement | https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/02/1057831 | 2020 | ["Burkina Faso", "Sahel region"] | ["violence", "terrorist attacks", "displacement"] | This article discusses the escalating violence in Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel region, which has led to a massive displacement of people. It highlights the surge in terrorist attacks, the impact on civilian populations, and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. | food_insecurity | [["2020", "date"], ["Burkina Faso", "location"], ["Sahel region", "location"], ["violence", "trigger_event"], ["terrorist attacks", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Arrests, red tape: How Burkina Faso's junta is throttling humanitarian aid | https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2026/02/04/arrests-red-tape-how-burkina-faso-junta-throttling-humanitarian-aid | 4 Feb 2026 | ["Burkina Faso"] | ["junta restrictions", "arrests", "bureaucratic hurdles", "control over information", "conflict", "displacement"] | This article provides a detailed account of how the Burkinabè junta is restricting humanitarian aid through arrests, bureaucratic hurdles, and control over information. It highlights the increased challenges faced by aid workers, the impact on delivering essential services, and the government's efforts to control narratives around the conflict and displacement. | food_insecurity | [["4 Feb 2026", "date"], ["Burkina Faso", "location"], ["junta restrictions", "trigger_event"], ["arrests", "trigger_event"], ["bureaucratic hurdles", "trigger_event"], ["control over information", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Angola: Worst drought in 40 years continues to devastate families | https://www.forafrika.org/angola/angola-worst-drought-in-40-years-continues-to-devastate-families/ | Not explicitly stated | ["Angola"] | ["drought", "food insecurity"] | A news article about the severe drought in Angola, its impact on families, livestock, and crops, and the resulting food insecurity. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Angola", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["food insecurity", "trigger_event"]] |
Addressing the historic El Niño drought in Angola | https://www.peopleinneed.net/addressing-the-historic-el-nino-drought-in-angola-11708gp | July 26, 2024 | ["Angola", "Southern Africa"] | ["drought", "El Niño"] | The article details the impact of drought in Angola due to El Niño, affecting over 30 million people in Southern Africa. It describes the efforts by "People in Need" and "World Vision" to provide access to drinking water, rehabilitate water points, and train local communities in water management. | food_insecurity | [["July 26, 2024", "date"], ["Angola", "location"], ["Southern Africa", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["El Nino", "trigger_event"]] |
Lesotho: Food Insecurity (Drought) - Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA), DREF Operation MDRTZ030 | https://reliefweb.int/report/lesotho/lesotho-africa-drought-induced-food-insecurity-emergency-appeal-operational-strategy-appeal-no-mdrls008 | 30 Jan 2022 | ["Lesotho", "Africa"] | ["drought", "La Niña", "El Niño", "crop production", "price shocks", "livestock disease outbreaks"] | This specific article details the drought-induced food insecurity in Lesotho, Africa, triggered by consecutive La Niña and El Niño events, impacting crop production and leading to price shocks and livestock disease outbreaks. | food_insecurity | [["30 Jan 2022", "date"], ["Lesotho", "location"], ["Africa", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["La Nina", "trigger_event"], ["El Nino", "trigger_event"], ["crop production", "trigger_event"], ["price shocks", "trigger_event"], ["livestock disease outbreaks", "trigger_event"]] |
Zambia: Drought devastates food crops | https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/news/media-centre/press-releases/2024/drought-devastates-zambias-food-crops-- | April 4, 2024 | ["Zambia", "Western Province"] | ["drought", "El Niño", "crop failure", "food shortages"] | The article provides the title, URL, publication date, mentions locations such as Zambia and Western Province, and lists trigger events like drought, El Niño, crop failure, and food shortages. The full text of the article is included, detailing the impact on children and families, including their diets and challenges faced. | food_insecurity | [["April 4, 2024", "date"], ["Zambia", "location"], ["Western Province", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["El Nino", "trigger_event"], ["crop failure", "trigger_event"], ["food shortages", "trigger_event"]] |
Myanmar crisis deepens five years after coup, as military ballot entrenches repression | https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166866 | January 30, 2026 | ["Myanmar"] | ["coup", "conflict", "repression", "food insecurity", "displacement"] | The article details the escalating violence, displacement, and repression following the military coup. Key trigger events include the coup itself, ongoing conflict, and a flawed military-controlled election. The article discusses the severe humanitarian and economic toll, including widespread food insecurity and displacement. | food_insecurity | [["January 30, 2026", "date"], ["Myanmar", "location"], ["coup", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["repression", "trigger_event"], ["food insecurity", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Fears of starvation in Myanmar as UN warns of 'disaster' | https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd3r864g6no | August 15, 2025 | ["Myanmar", "Rakhine State", "Sittwe"] | ["communal fighting", "war", "starvation"] | It details the dire food insecurity situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State, exacerbated by conflict, blockades, and reduced aid. | food_insecurity | [["August 15, 2025", "date"], ["Myanmar", "location"], ["Rakhine State", "location"], ["Sittwe", "location"], ["communal fighting", "trigger_event"], ["war", "trigger_event"], ["starvation", "trigger_event"]] |
Iraq: Drought slashes seasonal harvest, water and food supply | https://www.nrc.no/news/2024/november/iraq-drought-slashes-seasonal-harvest-water-and-food-supply/ | November 18, 2024 | ["Iraq"] | ["drought", "climate change", "conflict", "mismanagement of water resources"] | The article details the impact of drought and climate change on food security in Iraq, citing reduced cultivation, increased food expenditure, and community tensions over water resources. The article also highlights the compounding effects of conflict and mismanagement of water resources. | food_insecurity | [["November 18, 2024", "date"], ["Iraq", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["mismanagement of water resources", "trigger_event"]] |
North Korea: Starvation, food scarcity, and famine | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65881803 | Not explicitly stated | ["North Korea"] | ["border closures", "lack of imports", "government policies"] | These articles focus on North Korea and detail starvation, food scarcity, and famine caused by border closures, lack of imports, and government policies. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["North Korea", "location"], ["border closures", "trigger_event"], ["lack of imports", "trigger_event"], ["government policies", "trigger_event"]] |
Citing Impact on Global Food, Energy Insecurity Two Years On, Speakers in General Assembly Urge United Front against Russian Federation's Invasion of Ukraine | https://press.un.org/en/2024/ga12583.doc.htm | 23 February 2024 | ["Ukraine", "Russian Federation"] | ["invasion", "war", "food insecurity", "energy insecurity", "conflict"] | The article discusses the war in Ukraine and its impact on global food and energy insecurity. | food_insecurity | [["23 February 2024", "date"], ["Ukraine", "location"], ["Russian Federation", "location"], ["invasion", "trigger_event"], ["war", "trigger_event"], ["food insecurity", "trigger_event"], ["energy insecurity", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"]] |
Russia, Ukraine, and Global Food Security: A Two-Year Assessment | https://www.csis.org/analysis/russia-ukraine-and-global-food-security-two-year-assessment | Not explicitly stated | ["Ukraine", "Russia", "Global South", "Europe", "Sub-Saharan Africa"] | ["war", "invasion", "destruction of agriculture", "export disruptions", "price inflation", "geopolitical conflict"] | This article details the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global food security. It covers the destruction of Ukraine's agricultural sector, the disruption of exports, the rise in global food prices, and Russia's use of its own food exports for political influence. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Ukraine", "location"], ["Russia", "location"], ["Global South", "location"], ["Europe", "location"], ["Sub-Saharan Africa", "location"], ["war", "trigger_event"], ["invasion", "trigger_event"], ["destruction of agriculture", "trigger_event"], ["export disruptions", "trigger_event"], ["price inflation", "trigger_event"], ["geopolitical conflict", "trigger_event"]] |
Central African Republic Key Message Update: Insecurity and elevated prices maintain food insecurity for poor households, January 2026 | https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/central-african-republic-key-message-update-insecurity-and-elevated-prices-maintain-food-insecurity-poor-households-january-2026 | January 2026 | ["Central African Republic", "Haut-Mbomou", "DRC", "Vakaga", "Mbomou", "Cameroon", "Bangui"] | ["insecurity", "conflict", "clashes", "high prices", "trade disruptions", "underfunding of humanitarian aid"] | It details how ongoing conflict, insecurity, and elevated prices in the Central African Republic are driving food insecurity. | food_insecurity | [["January 2026", "date"], ["Central African Republic", "location"], ["Haut-Mbomou", "location"], ["DRC", "location"], ["Vakaga", "location"], ["Mbomou", "location"], ["Cameroon", "location"], ["Bangui", "location"], ["insecurity", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["clashes", "trigger_event"], ["high prices", "trigger_event"], ["trade disruptions", "trigger_event"], ["underfunding of humanitarian aid", "trigger_event"]] |
Guatemala: Climate change, drought, and political instability impact food security | https://www.reuters.com/graphics/GUATEMALA-CLIMATECHANGE/HUNGER/jnvwwbjzyvw/ | Not explicitly stated | ["Guatemala"] | ["climate change", "drought", "political instability", "hunger", "malnutrition", "migration"] | This article discusses the impact of climate change, drought, and political instability on food security in Guatemala, leading to widespread hunger, malnutrition, and migration. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Guatemala", "location"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["political instability", "trigger_event"], ["hunger", "trigger_event"], ["malnutrition", "trigger_event"], ["migration", "trigger_event"]] |
Tackling Guatemala's childhood hunger crisis | https://plan-international.org/latin-america/case-studies/tackling-guatemalas-childhood-hunger-crisis/ | 2024 | ["Guatemala", "San Pedro Carchá", "Alta Verapaz"] | ["drought", "floods", "heavy rains", "crop failures", "hunger", "malnutrition"] | The article details the impact of drought, floods, and heavy rains on crop failures and livelihoods in Guatemala, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition, particularly among children. | food_insecurity | [["2024", "date"], ["Guatemala", "location"], ["San Pedro Carcha", "location"], ["Alta Verapaz", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["floods", "trigger_event"], ["heavy rains", "trigger_event"], ["crop failures", "trigger_event"], ["hunger", "trigger_event"], ["malnutrition", "trigger_event"]] |
Bangladesh: Severe levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition | https://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/cop30-philippines-typhoon-survivors-running-out-food-authorities-work-avert-hunger-islamic-relief-warns | Not explicitly stated | ["Bangladesh"] | ["climatic shocks", "flooding", "economic instability", "funding cuts"] | This extraction focused on the severe levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in Bangladesh, exacerbated by climatic shocks like flooding, economic instability, and funding cuts, impacting millions of people and children. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Bangladesh", "location"], ["climatic shocks", "trigger_event"], ["flooding", "trigger_event"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"], ["funding cuts", "trigger_event"]] |
WFP warns of major cuts to food aid in Cameroon as resources risk running out | https://www.wfp.org/news/wfp-warns-major-cuts-food-aid-cameroon-resources-risk-running-out | 19 August 2025 | ["Cameroon", "Minawao refugee camp", "Gado Camp", "Far North", "Northwest regions"] | ["funding shortfall", "aid cuts", "resources running out"] | The article mentions locations such as "Cameroon", "Minawao refugee camp", "Gado Camp", "Far North", and "Northwest regions". The trigger events identified are "funding shortfall", "aid cuts", and "resources running out". The full text of the article was extracted. | food_insecurity | [["19 August 2025", "date"], ["Cameroon", "location"], ["Minawao refugee camp", "location"], ["Gado Camp", "location"], ["Far North", "location"], ["Northwest regions", "location"], ["funding shortfall", "trigger_event"], ["aid cuts", "trigger_event"], ["resources running out", "trigger_event"]] |
5 things to know about the crisis in Cameroon | https://www.nrc.no/feature/2024/5-things-to-know-about-the-crisis-in-cameroon | 2024 | ["Cameroon", "surrounding regions"] | ["conflict", "climate change", "displacement"] | The article includes the title, URL, publication year (2024), locations (Cameroon and surrounding regions), trigger events (conflict, climate change, displacement), and a substantial portion of the article's full text. | food_insecurity | [["2024", "date"], ["Cameroon", "location"], ["surrounding regions", "location"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"]] |
Sri Lanka food security crisis | https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ce-2022-000199-lka | 2022-2023 | ["Sri Lanka"] | ["economic instability", "inflation", "agricultural issues"] | Information regarding the Sri Lanka food security crisis from 2022-2023 was extracted from ReliefWeb. This includes the main disaster title, URL, several key dates, the primary location "Sri Lanka", and a comprehensive list of trigger events such as economic instability, inflation, and agricultural issues. | food_insecurity | [["2022-2023", "date"], ["Sri Lanka", "location"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"], ["inflation", "trigger_event"], ["agricultural issues", "trigger_event"]] |
Latest Food Security Report confirms fears of deepening Hunger Crisis in Afghanistan as Winter sets in | https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/latest-food-security-report-confirms-fears-deepening-hunger-crisis-afghanistan-winter-sets-world-food-programme | 16 Dec 2025 | ["Afghanistan"] | ["winter", "drought", "economic instability", "earthquakes", "forced returns"] | The article details the severe food insecurity crisis in Afghanistan, with over 17 million people facing acute hunger, rising child malnutrition, and the exacerbating effects of winter, drought, economic instability, earthquakes, and forced returns. | food_insecurity | [["16 Dec 2025", "date"], ["Afghanistan", "location"], ["winter", "trigger_event"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"], ["earthquakes", "trigger_event"], ["forced returns", "trigger_event"]] |
Tanzania: Food Insecurity (Drought) - Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA), DREF Operation MDRTZ030 | https://reliefweb.int/report/united-republic-tanzania/tanzania-food-insecurity-drought-emergency-plan-action-epoa-dref | 30 Jan 2022 | ["United Republic of Tanzania", "Manyara", "Arusha", "Kilimanjaro", "Tanga"] | ["drought", "below-normal rainfall"] | The article details the situation analysis of the drought's impact on livestock and livelihoods. | food_insecurity | [["30 Jan 2022", "date"], ["United Republic of Tanzania", "location"], ["Manyara", "location"], ["Arusha", "location"], ["Kilimanjaro", "location"], ["Tanga", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["below-normal rainfall", "trigger_event"]] |
Food crisis in Niger: "We cannot let them be forgotten" | https://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/food-crisis-in-niger-we-cannot-let-them-be-forgotten/ | May 17, 2017 | ["Niger", "West Africa", "Lake Chad Basin", "northeast Nigeria", "Diffa region"] | ["violence", "Boko Haram attacks"] | The article discusses the food crisis in Niger, specifically mentioning locations like Niger, West Africa, Lake Chad Basin, northeast Nigeria, and Diffa region. The trigger events identified are "violence" and "Boko Haram attacks". | food_insecurity | [["May 17, 2017", "date"], ["Niger", "location"], ["West Africa", "location"], ["Lake Chad Basin", "location"], ["northeast Nigeria", "location"], ["Diffa region", "location"], ["violence", "trigger_event"], ["Boko Haram attacks", "trigger_event"]] |
We need food and shelter: farmers flee for their lives as terrorists attack villages in Mali | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/11/we-need-food-and-shelter-farmers-flee-for-their-lives-as-terrorists-attack-villages-in-mali | 11 Sep 2023 | ["Mali"] | ["terrorist attacks", "conflicts", "political instability", "extremist groups"] | This article discusses the dire situation in Mali where farmers are fleeing their homes due to terrorist attacks. It highlights the immediate needs of displaced people for food and shelter, and links the violence to ongoing conflicts, political instability, and the presence of extremist groups like JNIM and ISGS. | food_insecurity | [["11 Sep 2023", "date"], ["Mali", "location"], ["terrorist attacks", "trigger_event"], ["conflicts", "trigger_event"], ["political instability", "trigger_event"], ["extremist groups", "trigger_event"]] |
Nearly one million children in Mali at risk of acute malnutrition by end of 2023, UNICEF, WFP | https://www.wfp.org/news/nearly-one-million-children-mali-risk-acute-malnutrition-end-2023-unicef-wfp | Not explicitly stated | ["Mali", "central Sahel"] | ["conflict", "displacement", "lack of humanitarian access", "acute malnutrition"] | The article discusses the risk of acute malnutrition among children in Mali by the end of 2023, highlighting the impact of conflict, displacement, and lack of humanitarian access. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Mali", "location"], ["central Sahel", "location"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["displacement", "trigger_event"], ["lack of humanitarian access", "trigger_event"], ["acute malnutrition", "trigger_event"]] |
Mauritania: Thousands of food-insecure families need urgent assistance as Sahel battles food crisis | https://www.climatecentre.org/10458/mauritania-thousands-of-food-insecure-families-need-urgent-assistance-as-sahel-battles-food-crisis/ | Not explicitly stated | ["Mauritania", "Sahel"] | ["food crisis"] | The article title is "Mauritania: Thousands of food-insecure families need urgent assistance as Sahel battles food crisis". Key details extracted include the article URL, mentioned locations (Mauritania, Sahel), and the primary trigger event (food crisis). | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Mauritania", "location"], ["Sahel", "location"], ["food crisis", "trigger_event"]] |
COP30. Philippines typhoon survivors running out of food as authorities work to avert hunger, Islamic Relief warns | https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/cop30-philippines-typhoon-survivors-running-out-food-authorities-work-avert-hunger-islamic-relief-warns | 14 Nov 2025 | ["Philippines", "Aurora province"] | ["Typhoon Fung-wong", "natural disasters", "climate crisis"] | The article details the impact of Typhoon Fung-wong on survivors in the Philippines, leading to food shortages and efforts to avert hunger. | food_insecurity | [["14 Nov 2025", "date"], ["Philippines", "location"], ["Aurora province", "location"], ["Typhoon Fung-wong", "trigger_event"], ["natural disasters", "trigger_event"], ["climate crisis", "trigger_event"]] |
The Philippines' food worries amid Ukraine war and typhoons | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64053059 | December 28, 2022 | ["Philippines", "Luzon", "Nueva Ecija", "Manila"] | ["typhoons", "war in Ukraine", "inflation", "crop failures"] | The article discusses food insecurity in the Philippines caused by typhoons, the war in Ukraine, inflation, and crop failures. | food_insecurity | [["December 28, 2022", "date"], ["Philippines", "location"], ["Luzon", "location"], ["Nueva Ecija", "location"], ["Manila", "location"], ["typhoons", "trigger_event"], ["war in Ukraine", "trigger_event"], ["inflation", "trigger_event"], ["crop failures", "trigger_event"]] |
Cost of Inaction: The Impact of WFP Assistance Cuts on Refugees in Jordan Food Security | https://reliefweb.int/report/jordan/cost-inaction-impact-wfp-assistance-cuts-refugees-jordan-food-security-outcome-monitoring-fsom-special-edition-quarter-3-2025 | November 24, 2025 | ["Jordan", "Syrian Arab Republic"] | ["assistance cuts", "funding shortfalls", "refugees"] | The article details the impact of WFP assistance cuts and funding shortfalls on refugees, specifically mentioning "assistance cuts," "funding shortfalls," and "refugees" as trigger events. | food_insecurity | [["November 24, 2025", "date"], ["Jordan", "location"], ["Syrian Arab Republic", "location"], ["assistance cuts", "trigger_event"], ["funding shortfalls", "trigger_event"], ["refugees", "trigger_event"]] |
In Peru, half the population lacks food security | https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/01/22/in-peru-half-the-population-lacks-food-security_6012540_4.html | January 22, 2023 | ["Peru", "Argentina", "Venezuela", "Lima", "Altiplano region", "San Juan de Miraflores", "South Lima"] | ["political instability", "economic inequalities", "protests", "impeachment", "inflation", "high food prices"] | The article discusses food insecurity in Peru, mentioning 16.6 million people are moderately food insecure and 6.8 million severely food insecure. Triggering events identified include political instability, economic inequalities, protests, impeachment, inflation, and high food prices. | food_insecurity | [["January 22, 2023", "date"], ["Peru", "location"], ["Argentina", "location"], ["Venezuela", "location"], ["Lima", "location"], ["Altiplano region", "location"], ["San Juan de Miraflores", "location"], ["South Lima", "location"], ["political instability", "trigger_event"], ["economic inequalities", "trigger_event"], ["protests", "trigger_event"], ["impeachment", "trigger_event"], ["inflation", "trigger_event"], ["high food prices", "trigger_event"]] |
Peru inflation protests grip tourist capital Cuzco, gateway to Machu Picchu | https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-inflation-protests-grip-tourist-capital-cuzco-gateway-machu-picchu-2022-04-19/ | April 19, 2022 | ["Peru", "Cuzco"] | ["inflation", "protests"] | The article discusses protests in Cuzco, Peru, due to rising prices and inflation. Key trigger events include inflation and protests, impacting locations like Peru and Cuzco. | food_insecurity | [["April 19, 2022", "date"], ["Peru", "location"], ["Cuzco", "location"], ["inflation", "trigger_event"], ["protests", "trigger_event"]] |
Burundi: Key Message Update: Influx of refugees drives higher food assistance needs in Burundi, July 2025 | https://reliefweb.int/report/burundi/burundi-key-message-update-influx-refugees-drives-higher-food-assistance-needs-burundi-july-2025 | July 2025 | ["Burundi", "DRC"] | ["influx of refugees", "conflict", "below-average agricultural production", "economic instability", "inflation", "rising food prices"] | It details projected food assistance needs, highlighting the impact of an influx of refugees from the DRC, conflict, below-average agricultural production in specific regions, and economic instability leading to high inflation and rising food prices. | food_insecurity | [["July 2025", "date"], ["Burundi", "location"], ["DRC", "location"], ["influx of refugees", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["below-average agricultural production", "trigger_event"], ["economic instability", "trigger_event"], ["inflation", "trigger_event"], ["rising food prices", "trigger_event"]] |
Lesotho: Food Insecurity (Drought) - Emergency Plan of Action | https://reliefweb.int/report/lesotho/lesotho-africa-drought-induced-food-insecurity-emergency-appeal-operational-strategy-appeal-no-mdrls008 | 30 Jan 2022 | ["Lesotho", "Africa"] | ["drought", "La Niña", "El Niño", "crop production", "price shocks", "livestock disease outbreaks"] | This article details the drought-induced food insecurity in Lesotho, Africa, triggered by consecutive La Niña and El Niño events, impacting crop production and leading to price shocks and livestock disease outbreaks. | food_insecurity | [["30 Jan 2022", "date"], ["Lesotho", "location"], ["Africa", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["La Nina", "trigger_event"], ["El Nino", "trigger_event"], ["crop production", "trigger_event"], ["price shocks", "trigger_event"], ["livestock disease outbreaks", "trigger_event"]] |
How a shrunken piece of bread explains Bolivia's economic catastrophe ahead of elections | https://apnews.com/article/bolivia-elections-president-morales-bread-socialism-mas-subsidies-protests-fd1f696aa8036647f7d023a79c272c8a | Not explicitly stated | ["Bolivia", "La Paz"] | ["economic crisis", "inflation", "shortage of hard currency", "fuel shortages", "subsidies"] | It details the impact of economic instability, inflation, and shortages of hard currency on Bolivia, leading to reduced bread sizes and potential social unrest. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Bolivia", "location"], ["La Paz", "location"], ["economic crisis", "trigger_event"], ["inflation", "trigger_event"], ["shortage of hard currency", "trigger_event"], ["fuel shortages", "trigger_event"], ["subsidies", "trigger_event"]] |
Russia, Ukraine, and Global Food Security: A Two-Year Assessment | https://www.csis.org/analysis/russia-ukraine-and-global-food-security-two-year-assessment | Not explicitly stated | ["Ukraine", "Russia", "Global South", "Europe", "Sub-Saharan Africa"] | ["war", "invasion", "destruction of agriculture", "export disruptions", "price inflation", "geopolitical conflict"] | This article details the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global food security. It covers the destruction of Ukraine's agricultural sector, the disruption of exports, the rise in global food prices, and Russia's use of its own food exports for political influence. | food_insecurity | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Ukraine", "location"], ["Russia", "location"], ["Global South", "location"], ["Europe", "location"], ["Sub-Saharan Africa", "location"], ["war", "trigger_event"], ["invasion", "trigger_event"], ["destruction of agriculture", "trigger_event"], ["export disruptions", "trigger_event"], ["price inflation", "trigger_event"], ["geopolitical conflict", "trigger_event"]] |
Central African Republic Key Message Update: Insecurity and elevated prices maintain food insecurity for poor households, January 2026 | https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/central-african-republic-key-message-update-insecurity-and-elevated-prices-maintain-food-insecurity-poor-households-january-2026 | January 2026 | ["Central African Republic", "Haut-Mbomou", "DRC", "Vakaga", "Mbomou", "Cameroon", "Bangui"] | ["insecurity", "conflict", "clashes", "high prices", "trade disruptions", "underfunding of humanitarian aid"] | It details how ongoing conflict, insecurity, and elevated prices in the Central African Republic are driving food insecurity. | food_insecurity | [["January 2026", "date"], ["Central African Republic", "location"], ["Haut-Mbomou", "location"], ["DRC", "location"], ["Vakaga", "location"], ["Mbomou", "location"], ["Cameroon", "location"], ["Bangui", "location"], ["insecurity", "trigger_event"], ["conflict", "trigger_event"], ["clashes", "trigger_event"], ["high prices", "trigger_event"], ["trade disruptions", "trigger_event"], ["underfunding of humanitarian aid", "trigger_event"]] |
Stocks drop, Nasdaq confirms correction as recession fears mount | https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/futures-slide-amazon-intel-forecasts-disappoint-jobs-data-awaited-2024-08-02/ | August 3, 2024 | ["U.S.", "New York"] | ["recession fears", "soft jobs report", "economy slowing", "rate cuts"] | The article discusses a significant sell-off in the U.S. stock market. Key points include the Nasdaq entering correction territory due to a weak jobs report, increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut, and the negative impact of Amazon and Intel's disappointing forecasts. | similar_not_food | [["August 3, 2024", "date"], ["U.S.", "location"], ["New York", "location"], ["recession fears", "trigger_event"], ["soft jobs report", "trigger_event"], ["economy slowing", "trigger_event"], ["rate cuts", "trigger_event"]] |
Fear of US recession rattles global markets as tech shares fall | https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/02/fear-of-us-recession-rattles-global-markets-as-tech-shares-fall | August 2, 2024 | ["Europe", "Asia", "New York", "US", "Japan", "Australia", "Hong Kong", "London", "France", "Germany"] | ["recession fears", "cooling US jobs market", "weak economic data", "disappointing tech earnings"] | The article discusses the global market's reaction to fears of a US recession, mentioning declines in Europe, Asia, and New York stock markets, particularly tech shares. | similar_not_food | [["August 2, 2024", "date"], ["Europe", "location"], ["Asia", "location"], ["New York", "location"], ["US", "location"], ["Japan", "location"], ["Australia", "location"], ["Hong Kong", "location"], ["London", "location"], ["France", "location"], ["Germany", "location"], ["recession fears", "trigger_event"], ["cooling US jobs market", "trigger_event"], ["weak economic data", "trigger_event"], ["disappointing tech earnings", "trigger_event"]] |
India-U.S. trade deal: Agri, seafood exporters relieved, farmers agitated over possible import of U.S. crops | https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-us-deal-agri-seafood-exporters-relieved-farmers-agitated-over-possible-import-of-us-crops/article70588729.ece | 04 February 2026 | ["India", "U.S."] | ["trade deal", "tariffs", "import policies"] | The article discusses the India-U.S. trade deal, focusing on the relief of seafood exporters due to lowered tariffs and the agitation of Indian farmers regarding potential imports of U.S. crops like soybean, cotton, maize, and wheat. | similar_not_food | [["04 February 2026", "date"], ["India", "location"], ["U.S.", "location"], ["trade deal", "trigger_event"], ["tariffs", "trigger_event"], ["import policies", "trigger_event"]] |
Grain market in 2024: Resilience amid turbulence | https://millermagazine.com/blog/grain-market-in-2024-resilience-amid-turbulence-5973 | December 16, 2024 | ["Ukraine", "Russia", "Brazil", "Turkey", "Egypt"] | ["grain market trends", "price fluctuations", "trade policies", "climate impacts"] | The article discusses global grain market trends, price fluctuations for wheat and corn, key exporting countries (Russia and Brazil), trade policies of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and Egypt, climate impacts, and future outlooks for 2025. | similar_not_food | [["December 16, 2024", "date"], ["Ukraine", "location"], ["Russia", "location"], ["Brazil", "location"], ["Turkey", "location"], ["Egypt", "location"], ["grain market trends", "trigger_event"], ["price fluctuations", "trigger_event"], ["trade policies", "trigger_event"], ["climate impacts", "trigger_event"]] |
2024: An active year of U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters | https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/beyond-data/2024-active-year-us-billion-dollar-weather-and-climate-disasters | Not explicitly stated | ["U.S."] | ["winter storms", "wildfires", "drought", "flooding", "tornadoes", "tropical cyclones", "severe weather", "climate change"] | The article details 27 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the US for 2024, including their costs, fatalities, and types (winter storms, wildfires, drought, flooding, tornadoes, tropical cyclones, severe weather). | similar_not_food | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["U.S.", "location"], ["winter storms", "trigger_event"], ["wildfires", "trigger_event"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["flooding", "trigger_event"], ["tornadoes", "trigger_event"], ["tropical cyclones", "trigger_event"], ["severe weather", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"]] |
Policy Brief: Drought and California's Agriculture | https://www.ppic.org/publication/policy-brief-drought-and-californias-agriculture/ | April 2022 | ["California", "Sacramento Valley", "San Joaquin Valley"] | ["drought", "climate change", "overpumping"] | It details the significant impacts of drought on California's agricultural sector, including reduced water availability, increased costs, idled land, and economic losses. The article focuses on water management, groundwater sustainability, and policy recommendations for adaptation. | similar_not_food | [["April 2022", "date"], ["California", "location"], ["Sacramento Valley", "location"], ["San Joaquin Valley", "location"], ["drought", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["overpumping", "trigger_event"]] |
Google Signs 15-Year Offshore Wind Deal to Power AI Infrastructure in Germany | https://www.esgtoday.com/google-signs-15-year-offshore-wind-deal-to-power-ai-infrastructure-in-germany/ | February 5, 2026 | ["Germany", "German North Sea"] | ["offshore wind deal", "AI infrastructure"] | The article details a 15-year power purchase agreement between Google and EnBW for offshore wind energy in Germany to power AI infrastructure. | similar_not_food | [["February 5, 2026", "date"], ["Germany", "location"], ["German North Sea", "location"], ["offshore wind deal", "trigger_event"], ["AI infrastructure", "trigger_event"]] |
Bitcoin was the best investment of 2024, but not without its usual volatility | https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/31/bitcoin-was-the-best-investment-of-2024-but-not-without-its-usual-volatility.html | December 31, 2024 | ["U.S."] | ["cryptocurrency market", "ETFs", "Federal Reserve rate cuts", "halving event"] | The article discusses the cryptocurrency market. It details Bitcoin's price performance, the influence of new ETFs, and market sentiment shifts following the U.S. presidential election and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. | random_news | [["December 31, 2024", "date"], ["U.S.", "location"], ["cryptocurrency market", "trigger_event"], ["ETFs", "trigger_event"], ["Federal Reserve rate cuts", "trigger_event"], ["halving event", "trigger_event"]] |
Their homes burned in the LA wildfires. A year later, thousands still can't return | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/01/la-homes-burned-wildfires-families-cannot-return | February 1, 2026 | ["Los Angeles", "Altadena", "Pacific Palisades"] | ["wildfires", "insurance claims", "permitting processes"] | It details the aftermath of the LA wildfires in locations such as Los Angeles, Altadena, and Pacific Palisades, focusing on the challenges residents face in returning home due to widespread destruction. | similar_not_food | [["February 1, 2026", "date"], ["Los Angeles", "location"], ["Altadena", "location"], ["Pacific Palisades", "location"], ["wildfires", "trigger_event"], ["insurance claims", "trigger_event"], ["permitting processes", "trigger_event"]] |
The Future Of Farming: AI Innovations That Are Transforming Agriculture | https://www.forbes.com/sites/ganeskesari/2024/03/31/the-future-of-farming-ai-innovations-that-are-transforming-agriculture/ | March 31, 2024 | ["Global"] | ["AI", "precision agriculture", "soil health monitoring", "weed control", "sustainability"] | The article discusses how AI is being used to address challenges in agriculture such as pests, soil quality, and weeds. It highlights specific AI solutions like Trapview for pest identification, CropX for soil health monitoring, and Carbon Robotics' LaserWeeder for weed control. | similar_not_food | [["March 31, 2024", "date"], ["Global", "location"], ["AI", "trigger_event"], ["precision agriculture", "trigger_event"], ["soil health monitoring", "trigger_event"], ["weed control", "trigger_event"], ["sustainability", "trigger_event"]] |
Price of consumer goods could surge as shipping costs soar, industry body says | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/01/consumer-goods-prices-shipping-costs-procurement-supply-chain-computers-transport | February 1, 2026 | ["Asia", "US coasts", "Europe", "Greenland", "Iran", "China"] | ["shipping costs", "consumer goods prices", "geopolitical tensions", "trade policies"] | The article discusses the impact of rising shipping costs on consumer goods like computers, electrical machinery, and transport equipment. It mentions price volatility, geopolitical tensions, and trade policies as contributing factors. | similar_not_food | [["February 1, 2026", "date"], ["Asia", "location"], ["US coasts", "location"], ["Europe", "location"], ["Greenland", "location"], ["Iran", "location"], ["China", "location"], ["shipping costs", "trigger_event"], ["consumer goods prices", "trigger_event"], ["geopolitical tensions", "trigger_event"], ["trade policies", "trigger_event"]] |
The top energy stories of 2025 | https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/12/the-top-energy-stories-of-2025/ | 2025-12-15 | ["Global", "China", "Southern Africa"] | ["energy transition", "AI", "data center demand", "clean energy", "critical minerals"] | The article discusses the top energy stories of 2025, focusing on the energy transition, the impact of AI on data center demand, China's clean energy advancements, and the importance of critical minerals in Southern Africa. | similar_not_food | [["2025-12-15", "date"], ["Global", "location"], ["China", "location"], ["Southern Africa", "location"], ["energy transition", "trigger_event"], ["AI", "trigger_event"], ["data center demand", "trigger_event"], ["clean energy", "trigger_event"], ["critical minerals", "trigger_event"]] |
Everything is quagga mussel now': can invasive species be stopped? – podcast | https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/feb/05/everything-is-quagga-mussel-now-can-invasive-species-be-stopped-podcast | February 2026 | [] | ["invasive species"] | One news article about biodiversity and invasive species was extracted from The Guardian's website. The publication date is February 2026 and the trigger event is "invasive species". | similar_not_food | [["February 2026", "date"], ["invasive species", "trigger_event"]] |
US grain, oilseed exports surge in 2024 without boost from China | https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-grain-oilseed-exports-surge-2024-without-boost-china-braun-2025-02-05/ | February 6, 2025 | ["U.S.", "Mexico", "Colombia", "Japan", "South Korea", "China"] | ["agricultural exports", "trade"] | The article discusses a 22% surge in U.S. bulk agricultural exports by volume in 2024, with record tonnages to Mexico and Colombia, and significant increases to Japan and South Korea. China's participation in these exports decreased by 5%. | similar_not_food | [["February 6, 2025", "date"], ["U.S.", "location"], ["Mexico", "location"], ["Colombia", "location"], ["Japan", "location"], ["South Korea", "location"], ["China", "location"], ["agricultural exports", "trigger_event"], ["trade", "trigger_event"]] |
COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a 'base to build on' | https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1157416 | November 23, 2024 | ["Baku, Azerbaijan"] | ["climate talks", "climate change mitigation", "global carbon market", "gender and climate change", "national adaptation plans"] | The article discusses the outcome of the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan. Key extracted information includes the pledge of $300 billion annually from rich nations towards climate change mitigation, the agreement on rules for a global carbon market, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres's view of the deal as a "base to build on". | similar_not_food | [["November 23, 2024", "date"], ["Baku, Azerbaijan", "location"], ["climate talks", "trigger_event"], ["climate change mitigation", "trigger_event"], ["global carbon market", "trigger_event"], ["gender and climate change", "trigger_event"], ["national adaptation plans", "trigger_event"]] |
Conservation highlights of 2025 | https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories/conservation-highlights-of-2025/ | Not explicitly stated | ["Global"] | ["wildlife protection", "ocean conservation", "sustainable economy", "conservation leadership"] | 70 conservation highlights for 2025 from WWF were extracted, categorized as not directly related to food insecurity. This content focuses on wildlife protection, ocean conservation, sustainable economy initiatives, and conservation leadership. | similar_not_food | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Global", "location"], ["wildlife protection", "trigger_event"], ["ocean conservation", "trigger_event"], ["sustainable economy", "trigger_event"], ["conservation leadership", "trigger_event"]] |
Summary of the 2024 hurricane season | https://www.munichre.com/en/insights/natural-disaster-and-climate-change/summary-of-the-2024-hurricane-season.html | 12/03/2024 | ["North Atlantic", "Northwest Pacific", "North America", "Asia"] | ["hurricane season", "typhoon season", "financial losses", "meteorological impact", "climate change", "ENSO"] | The article is about the financial and meteorological impact of the 2024 hurricane and typhoon seasons. It details total and insured losses for North Atlantic and Northwest Pacific regions, highlighting specific costly storms like Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in North America, and Typhoon Yagi in Asia. | similar_not_food | [["12/03/2024", "date"], ["North Atlantic", "location"], ["Northwest Pacific", "location"], ["North America", "location"], ["Asia", "location"], ["hurricane season", "trigger_event"], ["typhoon season", "trigger_event"], ["financial losses", "trigger_event"], ["meteorological impact", "trigger_event"], ["climate change", "trigger_event"], ["ENSO", "trigger_event"]] |
2026 NBA All-Star Game uniforms and court design | https://www.nba.com/news/2026-all-star-uniforms-court-unveiled | 2026 | ["Cleveland"] | [] | The 2026 NBA All-Star Game uniforms and court have been unveiled, featuring a design inspired by Cleveland's industrial heritage and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. | random_news | [["2026", "date"], ["Cleveland", "location"]] |
Premier League Player and Manager of the Month nominees for January 2026 | https://www.si.com/soccer/premier-league-player-manager-of-the-month-full-list-january-2026-nominees | January 2026 | ["England"] | [] | The Premier League Player and Manager of the Month nominees for January 2026 have been announced, showcasing outstanding performances from players and managers across the league. | random_news | [["January 2026", "date"], ["England", "location"]] |
ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study | https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/ | June 23, 2025 | ["Boston"] | ["AI", "ChatGPT", "critical thinking skills", "education"] | The article discusses the impact of AI on critical thinking skills and not food insecurity. | random_news | [["June 23, 2025", "date"], ["Boston", "location"], ["AI", "trigger_event"], ["ChatGPT", "trigger_event"], ["critical thinking skills", "trigger_event"], ["education", "trigger_event"]] |
iPhone 18 | https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/ | January 28, 2026 | ["Global"] | ["smartphone technology", "product rumors"] | The article discusses rumored features of the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, including a foldable model, split launch strategy, and potential design and technology upgrades. | random_news | [["January 28, 2026", "date"], ["Global", "location"], ["smartphone technology", "trigger_event"], ["product rumors", "trigger_event"]] |
Taylor Swift has no plans to go back on tour soon: 'I am so tired' | https://nypost.com/2025/10/03/entertainment/taylor-swift-has-no-plans-to-go-back-on-tour-im-tired/ | October 3, 2025 | ["U.S."] | ["exhaustion", "touring", "music industry"] | The article discusses Taylor Swift's decision not to tour due to exhaustion after her Eras Tour and promotes her new album "The Life of a Showgirl." | random_news | [["October 3, 2025", "date"], ["U.S.", "location"], ["exhaustion", "trigger_event"], ["touring", "trigger_event"], ["music industry", "trigger_event"]] |
The 15 Best Netflix Original Movies of 2025 (So Far) | https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a63302952/best-movies-2025/ | November 11, 2025 | ["Global"] | ["film industry", "streaming services", "entertainment"] | The article focuses on the introduction and the descriptions of the first three movies: Frankenstein, A House of Dynamite, and KPop Demon Hunters. | random_news | [["November 11, 2025", "date"], ["Global", "location"], ["film industry", "trigger_event"], ["streaming services", "trigger_event"], ["entertainment", "trigger_event"]] |
Trump is named Time's Person of the Year for the second time | https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024 | June 24, 2025 | ["New York"] | ["politics", "election", "media recognition"] | The article, published on June 24, 2025, discusses Donald Trump's recognition by Time magazine. | random_news | [["June 24, 2025", "date"], ["New York", "location"], ["politics", "trigger_event"], ["election", "trigger_event"], ["media recognition", "trigger_event"]] |
Is the cryptocurrency era about to begin? 5 experts on what the future might hold for digital finance | https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/cryptocurrency-regulations-era-experts-digital-finance/ | Jan 23, 2025 | ["US", "America", "United Arab Emirates", "South Africa"] | ["cryptocurrency", "digital finance", "regulation", "innovation"] | The article discusses cryptocurrency regulation and innovation. Locations mentioned include the US, America, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa. | random_news | [["Jan 23, 2025", "date"], ["US", "location"], ["America", "location"], ["United Arab Emirates", "location"], ["South Africa", "location"], ["cryptocurrency", "trigger_event"], ["digital finance", "trigger_event"], ["regulation", "trigger_event"], ["innovation", "trigger_event"]] |
SpaceX shatters its rocket launch record yet again: 167 orbital flights in 2025 | https://www.spacex.com/launches/ | December 31, 2025 | ["Earth"] | ["rocket launches", "space exploration", "private spaceflight"] | 1 random news article about SpaceX rocket launches was extracted. The article is focused on SpaceX's launch records. | random_news | [["December 31, 2025", "date"], ["Earth", "location"], ["rocket launches", "trigger_event"], ["space exploration", "trigger_event"], ["private spaceflight", "trigger_event"]] |
What we've learned about F1 2026 driving styles so far | https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/what-weve-learned-about-f1-2026-driving-styles-so-far/ | Not explicitly stated | [] | ["Formula 1", "racing", "driving styles"] | 1 article about Formula 1 racing was extracted. The article includes the title, URL, publication date, and the full text. | random_news | [["Not explicitly stated", "date"], ["Formula 1", "trigger_event"], ["racing", "trigger_event"], ["driving styles", "trigger_event"]] |
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