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Unfavourable prospects for current crops

Food supply shortfall in current marketing year requiring exceptional assistance

Unfavourable crop prospects and food supply shortfall

AFRICA: In eastern Africa, the war between Eritrea and Ethiopia has aggravated the drought-induced humanitarian crisis by displacing a large number of people. Over 16 million people, mainly pastoralists, in the sub-region are facing severe food shortages. In southern Africa, food aid is needed in areas affected by floods and cyclones. In northern Africa, crop outlook is unfavourable (except in Egypt) due to insufficient rainfall. In western Africa, renewed civil war in Sierra Leone hampers agricultural activities in the critical rice planting period.