No African will meet goals to end malnutrition by 2030. The goals were of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. They were, "to end , protect the and ensure prosperity for ". A new identifies poor child across 51 African countries. Many African countries are struggling to feed . A researcher said the goal of ending childhood malnutrition was a hopeful and, "is very, very far away".
There was some good . The report highlighted African that improved childhood development since 2000. However, the story in -Saharan countries is sad. Malnutrition remained " high" in 14 countries between Senegal in the and Somalia in the east. Many of countries have experienced , famine and migration. Investment is needed in health and infrastructure to address " inequalities".