Coronavirus Seen Doubling Need for Food Aid in East Africa
- Up to 43 million people face acute shortages, according to WFP
- Massive locust plague, extensive flooding compound situation
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The number of acutely food insecure people in East Africa and the Horn of Africa is likely to increase to between 34 million and 43 million from May through July due to the socio-economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Food Programme.