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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

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: September 19, 2013 6:46 IST
africa s worst famines in recent past
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 is caused by factors that include drought, population explosion, etc.  

During famine, the poor get starved, face malnutrition and epidemics and there is hike in mortality rate.

So, let's have a look at some of the worst famines that occurred in different regions of Africa since the year 2000.
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