A group of people are sitting in the corner, each covering themselves with an umbrella. They desperately wait for the bus, as they hide themselves from the scorching sun in the mid-afternoon around Bole. Climate change is becoming a major concern for the country grappling with escalating food insecurity, economic headwinds, and security challenges. A recent report outlined a severe food insecurity crisis, with 15.8 million of its citizens facing acute hunger due to a confluence of erratic weather patterns, ongoing conflicts, and economic difficulties. The country ranks fourth as one of the most food insecure nations, trailing behind Nigeria, Sudan and Yemen.
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