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Africa: Persisting Acute Food Insecurity in Africa Tied to Conflict

AllAfrica

Published 5 Nov 2026, 3:24 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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[ACSS] Record levels of acute food insecurity persist in Africa due to ongoing conflicts and a series of economic shocks from the COVID pandemic to the constriction of maritime traffic that have kept food prices elevated.

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