Southern Africa s deadly drought leaving millions hungry

(21 Nov 2019) LEAD IN: The worst drought some farmers have seen in decades is affecting much of southern Africa. Many farmers are struggling just to keep people and animals alive, as the United Nations warns more than 11 million people now face crisis levels of food insecurity. STORY-LINE: These boys are carrying a dead lamb to the bush. It has just died of malnutrition. The months-long drought is affecting most of southern Africa. According to the World Food Programme, southern Africa has rece