Sahel drought Poor rains threaten food security in Sassala East District in the Upper West region of Ghana Poor rain fall has caused the wilting of many crops in the Sissala East District. The rains which started late (July) also ended earlier than expected – by September when many crops require water to... Mary the yam growing champion Today I met the regional yam growing champion in Kpandai in the Northern Region of Ghana. Africa Ghana Farmer Sahel drought West Africa food crisis women farmers Food rights HungerFREE