Drought threatens food security of 40 million in southern Africa

The worst drought in 35 years in southern Africa will imperil the food supply of 40 million people until next March, when crops planted in coming months are ripe for harvest, said the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. “Widespread crop failure has exacerbated chronic malnutrition in the region,” said FAO, which appealed for $109 million… » Read More

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