COVID-19 and hunger in africa: A crisis within a crisis

In this paper, we assess Africa’s readiness towards attaining the zero hunger target by 2030 in the

face of COVID-19. We found that most African countries have recorded steady reduction in their

child mortality rates but high prevalence of undernourishment, stunting and child wasting coupled

with the COVID-19 pandemic indicate significant challenges hampering the achievement of the

zero hunger target. The study recommends that African governments should prioritise sustainable

agricultural practices while serious attention should be given to the formulation and implementation

of policies that reduce hunger in the face the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author(s): Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin

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