Tag: Horn of africa

According to the World Food Programme, millions in Ethiopia continue to face severe food insecurity, exacerbated by recurrent droughts and conflict. This article explores the multifaceted and interconnected determinants of food insecurity in Ethiopia, revealing the systemic issues that prevent millions from accessing sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.

As of 2024, approximately 15.8 million people in Ethiopia required food support, with millions more suffering from severe malnutrition, highlighting the severity of what is the food problem in Ethiopia. This is not a new issue, but a crisis exacerbated by a combination of interlocking and persistent factors.