Ethiopia Key Message Update: Past drought, conflict and market volatility limit food access before lean season, March - September 2026

Country: Ethiopia Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are expected to persist in the lowland areas of East Hararghe, with gradual improvement to Crisis (IPC Phase 3) in June following theanticipated belg harvest and resulting improvement in food access. Above-average rainfall forecasts for the belg season persist, and are likely to support crop planting and development, improve pasture and water availability, and increase local