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DROUGHT!

The Sichaza family overlooking their barren field due to the draught this past year
"National Disaster"

November 23rd 2005
Three days ago, the President of Zambia, Levy Mwanawasa declared that the country is officially in the midst of a national disaster due to the severe hunger problem. Reports are stating that almost 2 million Zambians (out of a total of 11.5 million) are going to be short of food this year and the main culprit behind the hunger situation was drought. Being the good little global citizens that you a ... read more
Africa » Zambia

Zambian Flag The territory of Northern Rhodesia was administered by the South Africa Company from 1891 until it was taken over by the UK in 1923. During the 1920s and 1930s, advances in mining spurred development and immigration. The name was changed to Zambia up... ... read more
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