With over 60 percent of the world's uncultivated arable land, Africa should not be importing most of its grain, right? Ten years ago a World Bank report said "Africa's farmers can potentially grow enough food to feed the continent and avert future food crises."
Yet today that potential is still far from being reached. In fact, the UN is warning that a devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail.
Yet today that potential is still far from being reached. In fact, the UN is warning that a devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail.
How can Africa feed itself in times of drought and war? | DW News
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