In this fact sheet, we will look at the history of hunger in Africa and current trends, review the unique characteristics and challenges of each of the five subregions, discuss why hunger is so persistent on the continent, and touch on some of the solutions that are making a difference.
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A man named Jerald Sadoff rushes from room to room down a corridor sealed by air locks from the outside world, pointing toward elegant contrivances of pipes and valves and vessels. Afternoon sun filters through thick plate windows, and stainless-stee...
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Rights group Amnesty International has expressed concern at reports that the Zimbabwe government intends to ban international human rights groups as well as foreign funding for local NGOs....
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