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Horn of Africa is suffering from worst drought in 40 years

By DW
04 September 2023   |   6:38 pm
Africa accounts for only about four percent of global emissions but bears the brunt of the consequences of climate change. Millions are starving as a result of the ongoing drought in the Horn of Africa.

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