Food security in Africa

Africa, a continent with immense agricultural potential, continues to grapple with widespread hunger and food insecurity. Despite having 60% of the world’s available arable land and a population largely dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, Africa only produces about 10% of global agricultural output. This discrepancy between potential and reality raises critical questions about the causes of hunger and the steps needed to ensure food security for millions across the continent. Causes of hunger in Africa Several interrelated factors drive hunger in Africa. Conflict is a major contributor, displacing communities, disrupting food production, and rendering farmlands inaccessible. Wars and civil […]

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