Chad Faces Prolonged Food Crisis Amid Drought and Conflict, 2026‑2027

The latest UN OCHA update confirms that Phase 3 food‑crisis conditions will persist from August 2026 to January 2027 in Chad’s eastern provinces of Ouaddaï, Sila, Wadi Fira and Ennedi Est. Drought‑driven rainfall deficits have worsened food insecurity, while refugees continue to arrive and strain host communities that rely heavily on markets. Security has deteriorated, with ongoing attacks by armed groups, and livelihoods such as fishing and livestock keeping have declined, reducing household income. In the Lac province, Phase 3 is expected to continue until January 2027, but a shift to Phase 2 stress is projected in Wayi between October and January as harvests arrive. In Kanem and north Barh‑El‑Gazel, delayed planting and high livestock costs have pushed households into crisis, though October harvests should improve consumption. The report stresses that the delayed season and low rainfall have stalled typical agricultural income, leaving most households market‑dependent and vulnerable to price shocks.