Togo - Key Message Update: Increasing food assistance needs in the north at the start of the rainy season, April - September 2026

Country: Togo Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages In April 2026, food assistance needs are expected to begin increasing gradually with the onset of the lean season, particularly in the insecure northern regions. Most households are still able to meet their food needs with food stocks from the previous agricultural season, as well as off-season production, relatively stable availability of staple foods, and an overall decline in some prices, temporarily easing pressure on food access. However, in Kpendjal and Kpendjal-Ouest prefectures, instability is severely limiting populations’ access to agricultural land, disrupting trade networks, and restricting market access, thereby weakening household livelihoods. Food consumption gaps are likely to widen further with the gradual establishment of the lean season. In northern Togo, the spread of the conflict from the Sahel into Savanes Region is increasing insecurity and causing population displacement. The state of emergency for security remains in effect, and defense forces continue to strengthen their presence through patrols and surveillance operations, especially in border areas. The region remains affected by diffuse insecurity despite a visible relative calm, with a climate of constant vigilance, occasional movement restrictions, and disrupted economic activities in some rural localities. Between March and April 2026, markets remained generally well supplied, and food access remained broadly sufficient due to the availability of off-season production and government price-control measures. Prices of several staple foods such as maize, cowpeas, and red sorghum remained below the five-year average, temporarily supporting food access for poor households. However, tensions persist ...

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