It’s the worst desert locust outbreak in decades for many countries in the Horn of Africa.
La Guajira, Colombia’s northernmost region, is dry with desert landscapes. It’s prone to drought and food insecurity particularly in rural areas.
In 2018, conflict was the major driver of food crises in 21 countries, affecting around 74 million people.
Following the recent disastrous drought that hit Somalia, FAO issued a special alert for the country.
There are more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, which is the highest level in almost 70 years according to UNHCR figures.