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<p>DFID is concerned by deteriorating levels of food security in the Horn of Africa.
This is largely a result of poor rainfall across much of the region and political
instability and insecurity, including in Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK is a world leader in supporting those at risk of food insecurity, and
has taken early action across the region to save lives. This includes £8 million of
additional support in Somalia to support emergency interventions and resilience, and
£12 million in Ethiopia to support cash transfers to meet emergency food needs. In
Sudan, DFID has contributed £30 million this fiscal year to humanitarian interventions.
DFID will continue to monitor the situation closely and press the international community
to commit further support where it is needed.</p><p> </p><p>DFID will also continue
to support communities and states in the Horn to build resilience to crises and shocks.
Our work on humanitarian early warning systems raises awareness of crises where food
security is deteriorating, and we prioritise longer-term responses to support food
security, including through agricultural programmes.</p>
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