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'This is going to have catastrophic consequences'

IGAD has warned of worsening drought in the Horn of Africa.

The worst drought in 40 years is causing untold hardship in East Africa, and the regional body IGAD is now warning that it is likely to worsen.

Gospel fans are mourning the death of Osinachi Nwachukwu, which has also sparked a call for action against domestic violence.

Plus the results of the first round of France鈥檚 election, and what they might mean for African countries.

(Picture: A woman collects water in Somalia. Credit: 麻豆社)

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Mon 11 Apr 2022 17:06GMT
麻豆社 World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only

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