63 million people food insecure in Horn of Africa: report

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis warned that conflicts, climate change, inflation, and elevated debts have worsened the hunger and malnutrition crisis in the region.

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urged the seven IGAD member states to enhance the resilience of local communities grappling with climate-induced food and water insecurity. File photo

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Nearly 63 million people across the Horn of Africa region are grappling with dire food insecurity while 11 million children are acutely malnourished and in need of humanitarian

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63 million people food insecure in Horn of Africa: report

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis warned that conflicts, climate change, inflation, and elevated debts have worsened the hunger and malnutrition crisis in the region.

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urged the seven IGAD member states to enhance the resilience of local communities grappling with climate-induced food and water insecurity. File photo

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