Food insecurity is likely to worsen over the coming months. Households will become more reliant on markets as their own food stocks run out. This change is expected to happen as staple prices remain high and incomes are lower than average.

A decline in food security is anticipated, with some areas experiencing crisis-level conditions. Further information is available from the source, including details on the expected timeline and affected areas. The situation is complex, with national maize production being above average, yet access to staple foods still limited in some areas.