Manila, May 31 -- As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak, millions in the poorest countries have become more vulnerable to the economic downturn and food insecurity, UN experts warn.
The World Food Program (WFP) said the economic outlook - and risks of food insecurity - continues to darken because of effects of the coronavirus pandemic, posing further threats to regions in Africa that are already battling extreme poverty.
An estimated 265 million people could go hungry in 2020, nearly doubling 2019 figures, according to latest WFP's forecasts.
Experts explain the way the global economic downturn is affecting low-income economies is that it is becoming "increasingly visible" and acts throug...