Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?
- AAngola
- BCosta Rica
- CEcuador
- DSomaliaCorrect
Explanation
Somalia has unfortunately been characterized by decades of civil strife, political instability, and recurring humanitarian crises, including severe food shortages and famines. The country has faced prolonged conflict since the early 1990s following the collapse of its central government. In recent years, particularly around 2022-2023, Somalia was prominently in the news due to a severe drought that pushed millions to the brink of famine, highlighting its ongoing vulnerability to both conflict and climatic shocks. The other listed countries (Angola, Costa Rica, Ecuador) do not share this continuous history of widespread civil strife and recurrent severe famine in the recent past.
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