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?

• (a) Angola: Angola had a long civil war, but the question’s reference to a very severe famine in recent news fits Somalia more clearly. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (b) Costa Rica: Costa Rica has not been associated with decades of civil strife or severe famine. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (c) Ecuador: Ecuador has faced political and economic issues, but not prolonged civil strife and famine of this kind. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (d) Somalia: Somalia has suffered decades of conflict, chronic food shortages, and was widely reported for severe famine. Verdict: Correct.

Answer: (d) Somalia.