Niger: Thousands of Villagers in Food Crisis
Nearly half of the population does not have enough to eat and the government says it is facing a grain shortfall of 692,501 tons, following another severe drought across the Sahel.
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Erratic rains and high rice and wheat prices against a backdrop of chronic food insecurity and malnutrition in parts of the Sahel, will leave millions at risk of food insecurity, ... Read more »
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President Mahamadou Issoufou has been tackling problems such as drought-induced food shortages, terror threats and holding previous military rulers accountable. The President spoke ... Read more »