TZ insecure as 61 districts face severe food shortages

Locals repack relief maize into smaller bags. The maize was distributed by a religious organisation to thousands to people who faced hunger in Manyani District, Singida Region this year. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • State minister in the President’s Office Stephen Wassira told the World’s Food Day gathering in Manyara Region recently that the country’s food situation is appalling and needs immediate measures to save millions of people from starvation. The State of Food Insecurity in the World report says some developed countries also face critical food shortages.