Food Shortages

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January 25, 2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveled from a small farm on a rural red clay road to a ramen noodle…
June 22, 2022
In an interview with theGrio, U.S. Rep. Omar, a former child refugee from Sudan, lamented the impact of Russia's war…
June 4, 2022
African Union leader and Senegal’s President Macy Sall, said the fighting in Ukraine and Western sanctions had worsened food shortages.
Karine Jean-Pierre, theGrio.com
May 27, 2022
During Thursday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made clear, "This is on [Russia]."
US Chairman Gregory Meeks
May 13, 2022
Meeks tells theGrio what he learned about a grain shortage in Ukraine that is impacting Africa amid the Russian invasion.
April 20, 2022
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on global finance leaders to “get concrete” in finding ways to combat a looming crisis.
A protester with a placard
April 8, 2022
Donna Brazile writes that Africa is already facing its worst food shortages in history due to conflicts and drought.
Zimbabwe
October 12, 2018
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is the first new president in Zimbabwe in 38 years, but he is left with a load…