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Humanitarian organisations say time is running out as affected communities have gone for months with little or no food.
Humanitarian agencies are calling for full funding of the United Nations’ $7bn appeal for the Horn of Africa during a pledging conference that begins on Wednesday, citing a growing crisis and the need for urgent lifesaving intervention.
The region is facing the worst drought in 40 years, with more than 43.3 million people in need of assistance in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. More than half of those lack access to sufficient food, according to the UN.
The UN is convening…
