Southern Angola is facing a severe food crisis resulting from the impact of drought on agriculture and livelihoods (particularly between November 2020 and January 2021). Below-average rainfall from 2018 until the 2020–2021 rainy season (typically from November–April) contributed to the worst drought (in terms of impact on livelihoods) recorded in the country since 1981.
In December 2024, an estimated 2.2 million people required humanitarian assistance owing to the impacts of an El Niño-induced drought. The lack of rainfall resulted in widespread crop failures and substantial livestock losses. This is a major concern for the population, as many rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The prolonged drought has led to poor harvests and diminished livelihoods. Food insecurity and malnutrition continue to pose significant public health challenges. These issues are mainly driven by poverty, limited dietary diversity, inadequate sanitation and hygiene, and gender disparities.
The economic landscape worsens these issues, with the annual inflation rate reaching 27.5% in December 2024. Factors such as the removal of fuel subsidies and currency depreciation escalate living costs, further limiting access to essential goods and services.
(WFP 21/01/2025, OCHA 14/01/2025, CARE 15/01/2025).
Southern Angola is facing a severe food crisis resulting from the impact of drought on agriculture and livelihoods (particularly between November 2020 and January 2021). Below-average rainfall from 2018 until the 2020–2021 rainy season (typically from November–April) contributed to the worst drought (in terms of impact on livelihoods) recorded in the country since 1981.
In December 2024, an estimated 2.2 million people required humanitarian assistance owing to the impacts of an El Niño-induced drought. The lack of rainfall resulted in widespread crop failures and substantial livestock losses. This is a major concern for the population, as many rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The prolonged drought has led to poor harvests and diminished livelihoods. Food insecurity and malnutrition continue to pose significant public health challenges. These issues are mainly driven by poverty, limited dietary diversity, inadequate sanitation and hygiene, and gender disparities.
The economic landscape worsens these issues, with the annual inflation rate reaching 27.5% in December 2024. Factors such as the removal of fuel subsidies and currency depreciation escalate living costs, further limiting access to essential goods and services.
(WFP 21/01/2025, OCHA 14/01/2025, CARE 15/01/2025).
