ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY TRENDS IN SOMALIA

increasing the number of people experiencing acute food insecurity Somalia From 2017 to 2024, as reflected in the figure 1 , this can be attributed to a combination of several complex and interrelated factors:

1.Droughts and Climate Change: Somalia is highly vulnerable to climate variability, with recurrent droughts leading to crop failure, loss of livestock, and water scarcity. These conditions severely affect food production and availability.
2.Conflict and Insecurity: Ongoing political instability and conflict, particularly with extremist group Al-Shabaab have disrupted access to food leading to shortage in some regions.
3.Economic Decline: The Somali economy, heavily reliant on agriculture and livestock, those are fragile and susceptible to shocks. When these sectors fail due to climate or conflict, the overall economy suffers, leading to higher levels of poverty and food insecurity.