Food Shortage Crisis in West Africa: Thousands at Risk.

United Nations humanitarian agencies warn that 48 million people in West and Central Africa face acute food insecurity in the coming months, a 10-year high spurred by insecurity, climate shocks, COVID-19, and high prices. The number of people without regular access to safe and nutritious food is projected to hit 48 million during the June-August lean season. The forecast food shortages mean around 16.5 million children under five face acute malnutrition this year, according to the analysis.