Five million Zimbabweans to face food shortages because of drought
By Al Jazeera
16 May 2016 |
4:58 pm
The UN says more than 30 million people in Southern Africa are facing food shortages because of a drought. Zimbabwe is one of the worst affected countries, where nearly five million people will need assistance by next year.
The UN says more than 30 million people in Southern Africa are facing food shortages because of a drought. Zimbabwe is one of the worst affected countries, where nearly five million people will need assistance by next year.
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