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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 24, 2026
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IGAD urges shift from crisis response to prevention as East Africa’s hunger crisis deepens

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — East Africa must shift from responding to food crises after they erupt to anticipating and preventing them, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has said,…..
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is urging East African nations to shift focus from crisis response to prevention as over 40 million people across six member states face severe food insecurity.
- 40.3 million people in Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda experienced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2026, a 190% increase since 2016.
- IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Mohamed Abdi Ware emphasized the need to act on early warnings and invest in resilient food systems.
- Key drivers of the crisis include conflict, climate shocks, economic pressures, and displacement, with Sudan facing the largest crisis and South Sudan the highest prevalence.
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