Food security concerns are rising due to crop losses. Widespread damage from low rainfall during a key period has led to significant losses. Some improvement is possible through specific farming practices and better livestock conditions, but this will not be enough to prevent severe food security issues.

Further information is available on the expected situation through January. Affected areas are experiencing severe difficulties that will persist. Details on the situation and its outlook can be found in a recent update, which covers several countries including Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan.