The Root Cause of the Food Crisis in Somalia
The food catastrophe in Somalia is worsening with every passing year and putting millions of people at risk of starvation and extreme malnutrition. In fact, nearly half the population (approximately 8 million people ) will reach a critical level of food insecurity as early as mid-2023. This year, Somalia has also made it to the top of the watchlist of countries that face impending and highly probably famine. This essentially means that the country needs global help to prevent mass death from starvation. But what exactly is the root cause of this problem? In this article, we will explore what the food crisis looks like in Somalia and all the reasons why the country is facing this crisis. Keep reading to find out. Outlook of the Food Crisis in Somalia Typically, a food crisis builds up with several years of problems that all work together to put the country on the brink of famine. The same is true for Somalia as we see that at least 200,000 people have reached the most ...