Goma Food Crisis: M23 Takeover Doubles Prices, Exacerbates Hunger
The M23 rebel takeover of Goma, DRC, on January 26th, 2024, caused essential food prices to more than double, impacting hundreds of thousands of people and exacerbating pre-existing food insecurity issues. ActionAid reported price increases of 18–160 percent on items such as flour, beans, and oil be...
Goma Food Crisis: M23 Takeover Doubles Prices, Exacerbates Hunger
The M23 rebel takeover of Goma, DRC, on January 26th, 2024, caused essential food prices to more than double, impacting hundreds of thousands of people and exacerbating pre-existing food insecurity issues. ActionAid reported price increases of 18–160 percent on items such as flour, beans, and oil be...
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67 Dead in Nigeria Food Distribution Stampedes Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
At least 67 people died in stampedes at three separate Christmas food distribution events in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, Nigeria, due to soaring food prices and widespread unemployment causing desperation among families struggling with the country's worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
67 Dead in Nigeria Food Distribution Stampedes Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
At least 67 people died in stampedes at three separate Christmas food distribution events in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, Nigeria, due to soaring food prices and widespread unemployment causing desperation among families struggling with the country's worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
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40% Bias Score
Global Hunger Crisis Projected to Reach 1 Billion in Two Years
Hans Hoogeveen, chair of the FAO Council, warns that nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger, a number projected to reach 1 billion in two years, due to conflicts, climate change, and insufficient global attention and action.
Global Hunger Crisis Projected to Reach 1 Billion in Two Years
Hans Hoogeveen, chair of the FAO Council, warns that nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger, a number projected to reach 1 billion in two years, due to conflicts, climate change, and insufficient global attention and action.
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Grain from Ukraine Alleviates Drought-Induced Hunger in Malawi
Mary Mitungwe, a 51-year-old Malawian woman, received maize from the Grain from Ukraine initiative, alleviating hunger caused by a drought impacting 44.3% of Malawi's cropland, affecting 863,000 people for two months, thanks to a $15 million contribution from France, Korea, the Netherlands, and Swed...
Grain from Ukraine Alleviates Drought-Induced Hunger in Malawi
Mary Mitungwe, a 51-year-old Malawian woman, received maize from the Grain from Ukraine initiative, alleviating hunger caused by a drought impacting 44.3% of Malawi's cropland, affecting 863,000 people for two months, thanks to a $15 million contribution from France, Korea, the Netherlands, and Swed...
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Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Food Crisis: Three Dead in Bakery Stampede Amid Worsening Shortages
Three Palestinians, including two children and a woman, died in a stampede outside a Gaza City bakery on Friday due to severe food shortages caused by Israel's military operation in northern Israel, which has severely limited food supplies, leading to overcrowding and desperation among residents.
Gaza Food Crisis: Three Dead in Bakery Stampede Amid Worsening Shortages
Three Palestinians, including two children and a woman, died in a stampede outside a Gaza City bakery on Friday due to severe food shortages caused by Israel's military operation in northern Israel, which has severely limited food supplies, leading to overcrowding and desperation among residents.
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28% Bias Score