Sub-Saharan Africa’s food security has turned out better than feared. But risks remain – MENAFN.COM
- Date: 04-May-2021
- Source: MENAFN
- Sector:Agriculture
- Country:Saudi Arabia
Sub-Saharan Africa’s food security has turned out better than feared. But risks remain – MENAFN.COM
Author:
Wandile Sihlobo
(MENAFN - The Conversation) When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, concern immediately arose that sub-Saharan Africa faced a potential worsening in food insecurity. The concerns were due to the anticipated slowdown in economic activity, job losses accompanied by loss of income, and a ban on grain exports by major exporting countries, including India, Russia, Cambodia, and