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Africa's worst famines in recent past

New Delhi: Famine has been a tragic problem with most of the countries in the recorded history of mankind. Some countries are still facing famine particularly in the sub-Saharan region. Famine is a condition which

3. East African famine of 2011



2011 East African famine was the worst famine of Africa which made atleast 150,000 people died out of starvation. Missed rainfall for consecutively two years was the reason behind this major drought after 60 years.



This time famine was declared officially by the United Nations and help was granted. Aid agencies helped in digging irrigation canals and distributing crop seeds to the farmers.

 

 



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