Tag Archives: food shortages

Moroto, Uganda | Xinhua | At least 16 people have died from acute food shortages caused by prolonged drought in Uganda’s semi-arid northeastern Karamoja region, the country’s Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said on Thursday. In a statement issued in Kampala, Alex Kakooza, permanent secretary at the OPM, said …

Food prices could higher as the recent Russia-Ukraine military conflict might further disrupt global markets Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | As the conflict continues between Russia and Ukraine, both the world’s key wheat exporters, Middle East countries relying heavily on wheat imports are likely to face further food shortages and price …