Famine in Africa

The war torn Continent of Africa has been struck with famine because of the high food prices, and banditry of aid sent to those areas. Areas like Somalia rely on the U.N. shipments, but bandits have been seizing the shipments. These stolen shipments are seen as a waste of resources, and disencourages the U.N. to keep sending support. The terrible economy has also made the nations that support Africa less wealthy,a nd they too are in danger of social crisis. The African nations food prices are rising out of control, making it virtually unaffordable to purchase any food. To add to this giant famine there are also huge civil wars that stem from the resource crisis. These civil wars create a state of chaos and insecuritiy which also make it hard for nations to support these war torn countries. The hot zones of war are where the food is needed, and the constant fighting makes it hard to help those in need. The famine in these areas create massive wars and social conflicts. These areas are in need but the conflict that has been created by the famine makes it ard to help the countries.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/17/world/africa/17somalia.html
Gettleman, Jeffrey. "Famine Looms as Wars Rend Horn of Africa". New York Times. 17 May 2008. 8 March 2009.
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