Food Problems in Somalia and Sudan

May 14, 2026, 18:23
AfricaInternational

Introduction

Somalia and Sudan have big problems with food. This is because of bad weather, wars, and money problems.

Main Body

In Somalia, there is no rain for three years. Farmers cannot grow food. The United States gave less money for help. Now, many children are very hungry. In Sudan, two armies are fighting a war. Many people have no food. Drones kill people and break buildings. Many children are sick because they do not eat. Both countries have more problems because of wars in the Middle East. Now, fuel and farm tools cost more money. People are very poor and need help.

Conclusion

Bad weather, war, and high prices make it hard for people to find food in Somalia and Sudan.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Cause & Result' Pattern

Look at how the text connects a problem to a result. This is the fastest way to move from A1 to A2 because it lets you explain why things happen.

The Pattern: [Reason] β†’\rightarrow [Result]

Examples from the text:

  • No rain β†’\rightarrow Farmers cannot grow food.
  • War β†’\rightarrow People have no food.
  • No food β†’\rightarrow Children are sick.
  • High prices β†’\rightarrow People are poor.

Simple Rule for You: To make these sentences, use 'because' to link the result and the reason:

  • Result + because + Reason
  • "Children are sick because they do not eat."

Vocabulary Boost:

  • Grow (plants/food)
  • Fuel (gas/oil for cars)
  • Cost (the price of something)

Vocabulary Learning

food (n.)
something you eat
Example:I need to buy food for dinner.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues
Example:We have many problems at work.
weather (n.)
the state of the atmosphere
Example:The weather is sunny today.
rain (n.)
water falling from clouds
Example:It started to rain at noon.
farmers (n.)
people who grow crops
Example:Farmers plant corn in the field.
children (n.)
young people who are not adults
Example:Children love to play outside.
hungry (adj.)
feeling the need to eat
Example:After the long walk, I felt hungry.
war (n.)
a conflict between groups
Example:The war caused many refugees.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People enjoy music.
buildings (n.)
structures with walls and a roof
Example:The city has many old buildings.
fuel (n.)
substance that powers engines
Example:Cars need fuel to run.
cost (v.)
to require a certain amount of money
Example:The new phone will cost $500.