More than 2.5 million people in Burkina Faso are threatened by famine- a result of poor rainfall and pest attacks during the past season.
Burkina Faso at risk of famine [The Morning Call]
Burkina Faso’s agriculture minister Jacob Ouedraogo says the weather situation is leading to a food crisis. According to him, the about 146.6 million dollars have been released to address the issue and fight against hunger in the country.