Should this be on every front page? People are starving in this beleaguered African country — yet Western news sources have barely paid the issue any attention.
Desperation in Ethiopia as famine deepens
Fatigue: Crises closer to home might be the reason that this disaster is being missed by many news outlets. Glossary
Ethiopia - A landlocked country in Africa. With a population of about 120 million, Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient cultures.
Famine - A widespread scarcity of food.
Civil war - A war between people from the same country.
United Nations - An international organisation focused on keeping peace. Its refugee agency, the UNHCR, aims to assist refugees around the world.
Drought - A time when there is not enough water and the ground is very dry.
Garnered - Gathered or collected.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.