Millions of Mozambiques at Risk of Hunger

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 7, 2021 | 2:18 PM GMT

More than two million people in Mozambique are at risk of acute hunger, the government has said.

This is more critical in the jihadist-hit northern province of Cabo Delgado where 932,136 people are at risk.

Maputo city has the lowest number of people at risk at 58,242.

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme had earlier warned of a rise in acute food insecurity between August and November.

The UN estimates that around 1.

4 million people could face food insecurity in the far north.

The situation may become critical due to the violence caused by the ‘insurgency and recurrent natural events,’ it says.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Millions of Mozambiques at Risk of Hunger

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.