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WFP warns hunger in northern Nigeria at highest levels

2 Jul 2026, 14:19 GMT By CGTN
WFP warns hunger in northern Nigeria at highest levels
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The UN World Food Programme says conflict, displacement and funding cuts have pushed hunger in northern Nigeria to its worst levels in almost a decade, with more than 17 million people facing acute food insecurity.