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FAO warns 34 African nations face crop shortages, food insecurity

FAO warns 34 African nations face crop shortages, food insecurity

In Mali, it’s the security crisis that’s contributing to the population’s hunger. In Kenya, a combination of floods and the ongoing fight against desert locusts are driving food insecurity, while Zimbabwe continues to struggle with high food prices in an uncertain economy. All told there are 34 African nations that…

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Japan commits $3 million to South Sudan to fight Fall armyworm damage

Japan commits $3 million to South Sudan to fight Fall armyworm damage

Japan says it’s committing USD$3 million to combat the spread of Fall armyworm pests in South Sudan, where the scarcity of food amid protracted conflict means that its people can ill afford additional insect damage to crops. “Under the current situation where nearly half of South Sudan’s population is estimated…

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