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The The Intergovernmental Authority on Development report on Food Crises reveals a worsening food insecurity crisis in the East African region affecting millions across Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda.The report estimates that 62.9 million people in the region are suffering from acute food insecurity in 2024, up from 61.9 million in 2023. While underscoring the importance of peace-building initiatives to safeguard agricultural production, IGAD’s Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, emphasized the need for proactive measures to protect livelihoods and mitigate future shocks.
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IGAD: 62.9 million people are suffering acute food shortages in 2024
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