Approximately 1.96 million Ghanaians face severe food insecurity, as reported by the latest World Bank Food Security Update.
Ghana ranks 9th in West and Central Africa for the highest population experiencing food and nutrition insecurity.
The report reveals that 34.7 million people in the region, representing 7.8% of the total population, are affected by acute food insecurity.
Sierra Leone tops the list with 15.2%, followed by Chad with 12.1%, and Cameroon with 10.6%.
Projections indicate a worsening situation during the upcoming lean season, with around 47 million people experiencing food insecurity, including 2.2 million in Ghana.
Additionally, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States may impact intraregional trade and commerce, though the consequences remain uncertain.