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Food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached record levels, fueled by intensifying conflict in the east. Between January and June 2025, the number of acutely food insecure people rose to 28 million up from 25.5 million in late 2024 including 3.9 million facing emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4). This marks the highest figure ever recorded. In North and South Kivu, mass displacement, destruction of IDP camps, and soaring food prices have severely disrupted access to food. The situation is also dire in Ituri. Despite these growing needs, humanitarian assistance has declined due to funding shortfalls, deepening vulnerabilities across affected communities. Without urgent support, millions remain at risk, especially in conflict-affected areas where livelihoods have collapsed, and coping mechanisms are exhausted.