Severe drought in Uganda has triggered rising levels of food insecurity, with the country’s Karamoja region the worst hit, according to Fews Net. Reporting from Uganda, Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi said the Uganda government has set aside $18m in aid for the Karamoja region. “I highlighted that while immediate food relief is critical, it remains a short-term measure. Additionally, Uganda needs to immediately improve its national food distribution and preservation infrastructure, he stressed. “The country does not suffer from a total food shortage; it suffers from a structural distribution crisis.