Mogadishu — Somalia is among the 13 countries and territories where acute food insecurity is projected to worsen in the coming months, according to a new report that paints a troubling picture for the country’s vulnerable populations.
The report, released this week by international food security monitoring agencies, highlights Somalia as one of the global hotspots most at risk of deteriorating hunger conditions. Ongoing economic challenges, driven by persistently high food prices, have pushed millions into poverty and food insecurity across the Horn of Africa nation.
Despite ongoing humanitarian support and government-led initiatives, food prices in Somalia are projected to remain elevated due to disrupted supply chains, climate shocks, and a fragile local economy. These factors continue to strain vulnerable households already struggling to access basic staples.
The findings underscore the need for sustained humanitarian interventions and long-term investments in agricultural resilience, social safety nets, and sustainable livelihoods to prevent further deterioration.
Without these measures, food insecurity in Somalia may deepen, threatening the progress made in recent years toward food stability and economic recovery.
As Somalia faces an increasingly uncertain economic outlook, humanitarian agencies and local authorities are calling for enhanced international support to meet urgent needs and tackle the root causes of hunger and poverty across the country.