Millions Face Hunger in the Horn of Africa

(12 Aug 08 - RV) The Horn of Africa is now reaching a tipping point with millions facing hunger due to the combined impact of failed harvests and global increases in food prices. Altogether five countries – Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti – are affected, and if nothing is done the situation could easily become catastrophic. Roger Yates is emergency coordinator for British Charity ActionAid. He says food aid is not enough in the long term, other action must be taken to stave off starvation: