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East Africa crisis: “Who will believe them?
By Andrew Collodel, Posted 26 July 2011 See more by this blogger
Jonathan Clayton, The Times Africa correspondent, criticised aid agencies for overstating the effects of the east Africa crisis when he wrote: "This month we have been told that East Africa, including Kenya and Uganda, where virtually anything grows and... Keep reading (3 Comments)
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East Africa crisis: Who's crying wolf?
By Andrew Collodel, Posted 21 July 2011 See more by this blogger
The drought began about a year ago with the last rains falling in autumn 2010. One cause of the drought is the climatic effect of La Nina phenomenon. La Nina drives away moisture, leaving drought and hardship in its... Keep reading
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East Africa drought : Older people are left behind
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 13 July 2011 See more by this blogger
It is obvious from observations in Borana and Moyale districts in southern Ethiopia that older people are bearing the brunt of the lack of rains in the region. We met a number of older people, women and children in... Keep reading (3 Comments)
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Ethiopia drought impacts on livelihoods, health and a whole way of life
By Dominika Kronsteiner, Posted 12 July 2011 See more by this blogger
I travelled to Borana in Southern Ethiopia with my colleague Ahmed from our Ethiopia office. We were visiting to interview older people about the current situation in the area. We spoke to the Borana Postoral Zone Leader, our partner... Keep reading (3 Comments)
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East Africa drought: Older people expect the worst
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 11 July 2011 See more by this blogger
I flew into Addis Ababa at short notice to document the plight of older people in Ethiopia. It has not rained in the Borana region for almost 15 months. To my surprise, I was greeted by rain in Addis.... Keep reading (5 Comments)
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