Zimbabwe appeals for $1.5bn in drought aid

Zimbabwe’s government has appealed for international assistance to deal with the impact of the continued drought. Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the government needs $1.5bn (£1bn) to finance humanitarian aid operations until the end of this year. There are now about three million Zimbabweans – or around 30% of the population who need food aid. […]

Zimbabwe’s government has appealed for international assistance to deal with the impact of the continued drought.
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the government needs $1.5bn (£1bn) to finance humanitarian aid operations until the end of this year.
There are now about three million Zimbabweans – or around 30% of the population who need food aid.
“It is clear that there is a threat to human and animal life as safe water, irrigation water and drinking water sources for animals are increasingly drying up.” Mr Mnangagwa said. 
A special cabinet committee has been set up to oversee the response to the drought