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?

1. The question asks to identify a country characterized by decades of civil strife, chronic food shortages, and a very severe famine in the recent past. 2. Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa, has experienced prolonged civil strife and political instability since the early 1990s. This conflict, combined with recurrent droughts and climate shocks, has led to persistent food shortages and humanitarian crises. 3. In the recent past (including periods leading up to 2022-2023), Somalia faced extreme drought conditions, leading to widespread food shortages and warnings of, or actual, severe famine in several regions. This situation garnered significant international attention. 4. Angola had a long civil war but has been relatively stable since 2002, and while facing challenges, it wasn't highlighted for a recent severe famine like Somalia. 5. Costa Rica is known for its stability and lack of military. 6. Ecuador faces various socio-economic issues but does not fit the description of decades-long strife and recent severe famine. 7. Therefore, Somalia best fits the description provided.