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by Amy Yang The Southern African Development Community Regional Early Warning Unit declared that Zimbabwe needed more food aid than any other country facing famine in its region. An estimated 6 million people are in need of food aid due to poor rains and crops. That is about half of Zimbabwe's population. Within Zimbabwe, the Matabeleland and Masvingo regions are the worst hit. Zimbabwe also has the highest rates of HIV/AIDs out of all the countries in Africa, taking a toll on the number of workers Zimbabwe has to work in the fields during crop production. If Zimbabwe continues to have crop failures the country may end up with a maize deficit of 1.5 million tonnes ("Africa's Famine: Country By Country").
 * Zimbabwe**



The president of Malawi, Bakili Muluzi, announced Malawi to be in a state of emercengy. Approximately 3.2 million people in Malawi are experiencing famine. Out of 27 regions, 14 are continuously flooded. 6 of the regions are experiencing dry spells. Maize, the main production, has fallen 10% in the past year. Not only are HIV and AIDs killing the Malawians, but a recent breakout of cholera has once again impacted the efficiency of food production. The Malawian Ministry of Health claims that 33,000 Malawians have been infected and are more succeptable to death due to malnutrition ("Africa's Famine: Country By Country").
 * Malawi**



The famine situation in Ethiopia is now reaching crisis level. Ethiopia experienced two continual rainy seasons, which destroyed their crops and hindered their food supply. Although agencies such as the World Food Programme have been donating foods to the million suffering from starvation, it is predicted that another 8 to 9 million will be in need in the coming months. This famine is even more of a threat than the famine of 1984, which killed a record of 1 million Ethiopians ("Africa's Famine: Country By Country").
 * Ethiopia**