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WINDHOEK. – Namibia has formally appealed to the international community for help with drought following the declaration of a state of emergency.
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said they need at least $42 million until the next financial year.
This money will also be used in livestock restocking ahead of the next season.
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila also said more than 700,000 people need food, with about 500,000 in need of urgent food relief.
At the moment, Namibia has about $6 million, but this will last until the end of July.
President Hage Geingob made a similar appeal in Windhoek Thursday when he met heads of foreign diplomatic missions based in Namibia.
Geingob said although he was appealing for help, Namibia needs to have a long-term plan in place.
“We must hold hands. We want to tell you that we have a drought emergency. Whatever you can do to help us is appreciated,” Geingob said.
The heads of foreign missions asked the Government of Namibia to provide them with a report on the impact of the drought, which they can send to their countries. -Xinhua.
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