Africa: FAO Report Cites 41 Countries Needing External Assistance for Food

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Rome — Dry weather and protracted conflicts are primary drivers

Some 41 countries continue to be in need of external assistance for food, with conflicts acting as the primary cause of high levels of food insecurity and adverse weather conditions - particularly rainfall shortages in Africa - acutely affecting food availability and access for millions of people, a quarterly report by the United Nations says.

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