The United Nations removed “famine” label from South Sudan and Somalia, but stresses the countries are still in extreme peril Earlier this week, the United Nations declared an end to the famines—which have been caused by multiple factors, including major conflict, high food prices, and low harvests—in South Sudan and Somalia. Despite this positive news, … Continue reading Africa in the news: ‘Famine’ label somewhat lifted, Solidarity Summit hails refugees, and CAR signs an unstable ceasefire