2006 Horn of Africa food crisis USD to help fund its relief efforts in the region. 2006 Horn of Africa food crisis In 2006, an acute shortage of food affected the countries in the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia), as well as northeastern Kenya. The United Nations's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimated on January 6, 2006, that more than 11 million people in these countries may be affected by an impending widespread famine, largely attributed to a severe drought, and exacerbated by military conflicts in the region. Drought is a predictable event in the Horn of Africa, and when combined with other factors
Africa Scout Region (World Organization of the Scout Movement) activities-whitewater rafting, community initiatives, mountaineering, construction projects and safari adventures. The Africa Network Scout Fellowship actively promotes expeditions to all parts of sub-Saharan Africa, and help on all aspects of an expedition, from initial planning, to British training camps, to the actual expedition itself. Africa Network Scout Fellowship meetings are held at varying locations throughout the United Kingdom. The Region has run or sponsored region-wide jamborees in its member countries. Past Jamborees include: Africa Scout Region (World Organization of the Scout Movement) The Africa Scout Region is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of