Question: when was africa had famines in the past
Answer: At least three million were affected in Niger and 10 million throughout West Africa Niger and West Africa 2011 -- 12 Famine in Somalia , brought on by the 2011 East Africa drought Somalia 285,000 2012 Famine in West Africa , brought on by the 2012 Sahel drought Senegal , Gambia , Niger , Mauritania , Mali , Burkina Faso 2016 -- present Famine in Yemen , arising from the blockade of Yemen by Saudi Arabia Yemen At least 50,000 children Unknown number of adults 2017 -- present Famine in South Sudan .