Famine possible in three East Africa nations; drought is a factor

Drought is depriving millions of Somalis of enough to eat, the nation’s president said in an appeal for international aid. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network, created by the USAID, said famine is possible in Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen, all in East Africa. Armed conflict has aggravated the effects of drought. The UN humanitarian coordinator… » Read More

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