Africa: Up to 20 Million Threatened By Drought in Eastern Africa

16 February 2017

A persistent drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomena is causing hunger and suffering for millions living near the east coast of Africa.

Catastrophic images of whole herds of animals dying from the lack of water are being seen around the world. In some places camel carcasses are being stacked up as even the world's most robust animal has not been able to survive this persistent drought.

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