Country: Cameroon Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected through September in the Far North’s Logone-et-Chari, Mayo-Tsanaga, and Mayo-Sava as continued insecurity and livelihood disruptions further constrain food access for poor households. Conflict-affected households face compounded risks, as anticipated August-September seasonal flooding is expected to further disrupt access; these combined shocks are likely to drive some households into Emergency (IPC Phase 4). Localized improvements are expected in September with sorghum and groundnut harvests, but area-level recovery is unlikely before October. Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist through June across Northwest and Southwest as ongoing conflict continues to disrupt livelihoods, markets, and trade. Rising food prices and weak purchasing power during the March to May lean season will deepen consumption gaps, driving some households into Emergency (IPC Phase 4). From July to September, access to own-produced staples will improve food availability, shifting most areas to Stressed (IPC Phase 2); however, insecure and remote divisions will remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected through June in Yaoundé and Douala as urban poor households contend with high food prices and weak purchasing power. Poor households, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), will likely experience Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Above-average prices will likely sustain Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes through September, despite slight price improvements from July harvests. Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes will likely persist through June in refugee-hosting divisions of Adamawa (Mbere) and East (Kadey and Lom-et Djerem ), as high food prices and limited household incomes continue to constrain access to adequate food. Among poor households, outcomes are likely to deteriorate into Crisis (IPC Phase 3) by May. Although July harvests are expected to improve local food supply, prices will likely remain above average. This report provides an update to February 2026 to September 2026 Food Security Outlook and March 2026 Key Message Update. The analysis is based on information available as of April 30, 2026.
Cameroon Food Security Outlook Update, April – September 2026: Area-level Crisis (IPC Phase 3) will persist in conflict areas during harvest
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