13 Million People 'Threatened By Food Crisis In Africa' -- The Telegraph
Oxfam has stated that urgent action is needed in west and central Africa to prevent 13 million people facing a major food crisis.
A dangerous combination of drought, high food prices, reduced harvests, poverty and conflict are driving an emerging crisis across several nations including Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and northern Senegal, the group said.
The charity stated in a report released on Thursday that more than one million children in the Sahel region are at risk of severe malnutrition.
Oxfam also stated the international community waited too long to respond to famine in East Africa last year.
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More News On Africa's 'Food Crisis'
UN and aid agencies warn of new Africa famine -- AFP
13 million people on brink of humanitarian crisis in West Africa, Oxfam warns -- The Telegraph
Call for urgent action in Sahel to prevent humanitarian emergency -- The Guardian
Oxfam warns of West Africa drought 'catastrophe' -- BBC
Drought in Sahel Could Become a Catastrophe for 13 Million -- Huffington Post
13 Million At Risk Of Severe Food Crisis In Drought-Hit Sahel Region -- RTT News
Humanitarian crisis in Africa -- Sydney Morning Herald
Oxfam Warns of Impending Humanitarian Crisis in Drought-Stricken West Africa -- International Business Times
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