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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, persistent drought conditions continue to undermine production in large areas, while war and civil strife in parts have severely limited farming activities. The number of people facing serious food shortages has increased to more than 20 million. In Southern Africa, the recent escalation of the civil conflict in Angola has resulted in fresh waves of displaced people who face severe food shortages. In the Great Lakes region, the food situation of the internally displaced people remains precarious as distribution of humanitarian assistance is hampered by insecurity.