Urgent action required to prevent a major food crisis in Eastern Africa: IGAD-FAO-WFP joint statement 27 July 2020

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region faces an unprecedented triple threat to food security caused by the combined effects of recent severe floods, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and an upsurge of desert locusts. Additionally, there is an increased risk of below-average rains during the upcoming October to December season which could further threaten food security and livelihoods across the region. Download Statement.

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