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Press release: One year on from the Horn and East Africa food crisis

One year on from the Horn and East Africa food crisis Last year more than 13 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and the newly-formed Republic of South Sudan were left in need of food, water and emergency healthcare because of one of the worst droughts in 60 years.

CAFOD’s 50th Anniversary: Special Edition of The Tablet

ITV News at Ten anchorwoman and journalist Julie Etchingham is editing the 1st December issue of influential Catholic news and current affairs publication The Tablet, making her the first guest editor since its inception in 1840. Julie, a lifelong supporter of the aid agency CAFOD, took the helm of the weekly Catholic publication this week to mark the culmination of a yearlong celebration of the charity's anniversary year.

East Africa crisis: how you have helped

Thanks to your remarkable compassion, we have reached more than 250,000 people.

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Sudan: Obama echoes CAFOD’s call for peace

In his speech to Parliament in May, Barack Obama echoed CAFOD’s call for peace in Sudan.

Sudan: Eve of referendum sees final prayers before vote

The future of Sudan will enter a critical period next week as the country’s southerners vote in a referendum that starts on Sunday and continues throughout the week. Both sides have issued reassurances that they will respect the results of the referendum on Southern independence.