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Africa: Subsaharan
Drought, locust outbreak hit Niger
2005-07-25
XINHUA, ADDIS ABABA:July 24: The African Union (AU) said Saturday drought compounded with locust outbreaks has affected more than three million people in Niger, most devastatingly children.

The pan-African body, through its Policy Committee of the Special Emergency Assistance Fund for Drought and Famine in Africa (SEAF) considered the drought and famine situation in the country, according to a press release sent from the AU headquarters. The problem is likely to increase unless coordinated urgent actions are taken to control the situation, the release said.
So, okay, what do you do to control locusts?
It said the AU approved an emergency relief assistance of one million US dollars in recognition of the severity of the problem as well as to express its solidarity with the people and government of Niger.
"Ah, Mr. Mboooki, so good to see you here at the bank again! What will it be today?"
"Hello, Chauncey, I'd like to make a deposit. My usual account, here's the number. The AU came through again!"
It once again calls on all AU member states and the international community to appreciate the seriousness of the problem and provide support to Niger to enable it avoid immense human sufferings and further damages, the release said.
Posted by:Steve White

#6  ...most devastatingly children.

Where's the link to the New York Times?
Posted by: Raj   2005-07-25 11:16  

#5  Three million people suffering in Niger and the MSM wants to know: Did Karl Rove ever privately speak the name of Joe Wilson's wife after Joe Wilson traveled to Niger and spent eight days drinking sweet mint tea and meeting with dozens of people to obtain inconclusive information? This must be resolved!
Posted by: Neutron Tom   2005-07-25 11:09  

#4  Yes, hence the picture. I would have used the "Signs and Portens, part xxx" headline but the regulars would have assumed that it was just another damned earthquake/tsumani.
Posted by: Steve White   2005-07-25 10:50  

#3  locusts, eh?
Does this get classified under "signs and Portents"?
Posted by: N guard   2005-07-25 08:22  

#2  Gee, France is having a drought and locust problem, too. Is there something about French-speaking countries this year?
Posted by: trailing wife   2005-07-25 05:57  

#1  Niger? Send Joe Wilson but hide the silverware.
Posted by: Karl Rove   2005-07-25 05:40  

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