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Tag: famine
Famine looms over Sudan as conflict drags on
The Sudanese population is slipping to famine as infighting hits the country’s farm production capacity as well as imports. Nearly a year since fighting broke ... Read More
UN “deeply concerned” Russia’s pullout of grain deal will escalate world food crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern at Russia’s decision to suspend its involvement in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal set up ... Read More
$1bn more needed to avert famine in Somalia by year’s end, warns UN
At least US$1 billion will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia in the coming months and early next year, the UN humanitarian chief ... Read More
Horn of Africa is sliding toward famine, UN agencies warn
Severe hunger is sliding toward famine-like conditions in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia, United Nations (UN) agencies warn, which is the result of ... Read More
Famine Threatens over 6 Million People in Sahel
Nearly 6 million people are struggling to meet their daily food needs as malnutrition affects more than a million children. The food crisis has alarmed ... Read More