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Africa s drought crisis: Zimbabwe seeks solutions, Madagascar edges toward famine
As droughts worsen across Africa, troubling times lie ahead for many countries. But while Madagascar struggles to tackle a hunger crisis, Zimbabwe hopes its new sustainable strategy means it has left the worst behind.
Countries like Madagascar are now relying on food aid as the drought crisis escalates
Unprecedented levels of drought across many countries in Africa have left experts and humanitarian agencies fearing the worst.
As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to push the continent to its limits, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned many countries may soon face famine as a result of drought.
AS DROUGHTS worsen across Africa, troubling times lie ahead for many countries.
But while Madagascar struggles to tackle a hunger crisis, Zimbabwe hopes its new sustainable strategy means it has left the worst behind.
Unprecedented levels of drought across many countries in Africa have left experts and humanitarian agencies fearing the worst.
As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to push the continent to its limits, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned many countries may soon face famine as a result of drought.
Famine looms in Madagascar
Southern Madagascar is currently experiencing its worst hunger crisis in years, brought on by droughts and sandstorms that have turned many fields infertile. The situation is so dire that locusts which are ordinarily considered a crop pest have become a source of survival for many.