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RSSFood Security and humanitarian implications in West Africa and the Sahel - FAO/WFP Joint Note, August 2013
Tags: CRISIS IN THE SAHEL, SAHEL, WESTERN AFRICA, CENTRAL AFRICA, BURKINA FASO, CHAD, CAMEROON, GAMBIA, MALI, MAURITANIA, NIGER, NIGERIA, SENEGAL, UN ROME-BASED FOOD AGENCIES, FAO-WFP,
Sep 2013
Highlights
- After a late start, rains have allowed crops to develop
- Prices remain high in the Sahel particularly in Niger, Nigeria, Benin, Mali and Burkina Faso
- The lean season continues, and the poorest households face difficulties accessing adequate food
Food Security and humanitarian implications in West Africa and the Sahel - FAO/WFP Joint Note, August 2013