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Zimbabwe's drought cripples rural communities

Garikai ChaunzaFebruary 12, 2020

An economic downturn and prolonged drought have led to a food crisis in Zimbabwe. Half the population — around 8 million people — don't have enough to eat, according to the UN. That's forced many desperate families to forage for tree roots and insects.

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