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Tajikistan: Almost One-Third of the Population Is in Danger of Going Hungry This Winter
Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s 6.7 million inhabitants may not have enough to eat this winter, United Nations experts worry. In an attempt to avert an emergency, the UN has issued a fresh global appeal for assistance.
Kenyan PM Sees U.S. Financial Crisis Affecting Continent
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga joined world leaders in warning on Monday that the financial crisis on Wall Street will inflict significant damage on African economies, including Kenya's.
In Malawi, Green Belts to Boost Food Production
Malawian President has pledged to embark on a "green belt" program to enable the country, in the long run, to say goodbye to hunger and international food aid.
Economists Say Shaky Economy May Last for a While
A growing number of economists believe the country is on the brink of — or already in — its first recession since 2001 and that it will be longer lasting.
Uganda: Shrubs and Leaves on the Menu as Karamoja Food Shortages increase
Thousands of people in Karamoja are facing serious food shortages. Largely inhabited by agro-pastoralist communities, the remote region in north-eastern Uganda suffers endemic security problems.
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