World News in Brief: Madagascar hunger crisis, Colombia aid appeal, Cuba fuel shortages

Feb 17, 2026 - 07:01
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World News in Brief: Madagascar hunger crisis, Colombia aid appeal, Cuba fuel shortages
Between 31 January and 10 February, tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani struck the island nation, causing widespread destruction. WFP assessments indicate that 1.57 million people in Madagascar are currently food insecure, including 84,000 facing emergency conditions. That figure could rise to 1.8 million in the coming months. “Families are telling us they have lost everything. […]