Eight African countries facing serious drought

Eight African countries from Senegal on the Atlantic Ocean to Chad in central Africa are facing a severe and potentially devastating drought, aid agencies say.

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Published 23 March 2012 10:39am

Updated 26 August 2013 10:48am

Source: CNN

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Eight African countries from Senegal on the Atlantic Ocean to Chad in central Africa are facing a severe and potentially devastating drought, aid agencies say.

CNN reports on the food shortages facing the region known as the Sahel.

Aid agencies such as Oxfam are working on campaigns to provide relief.

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