The FAO chief voiced hope that Benin, which has vast agricultural potential and water resources, could become the home of a regional food reserve that can offset shortfalls where production is weaker, such as in the arid Sahel.
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690 people killed in Boko Haram violence since May
The latest humanitarian bulletin for West and Central Africa highlights the crisis in Northeast Nigeria and analyses the effects of rain deficits and floods in the region.
Mali + 13 more
Floods affect over 320,000 people across West and Central Africa
In August, heavy seasonal rains caused flooding in Benin, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal. So far the extent of flooding and subsequent damage is significantly lower than last year.
Floods wash away homes and damage farmlands
Areas close to the Niger River have been flooded following heavy rains in Niger and Mali. Nearly 10,000 people have been displaced, and over 21,000 hectares of crops have been destroyed.