Hunger
Flies are buzzing around his head. The heat is unbearable. Drought after drought, the passed years have taken a huge toll on the land and its inhabitants. His swollen belly is suspect. His eyes are wide open, crying for help. Humanitarians go around, handing out rice and water supplies. His grand-parents died last week, his younger sister two month ago. His father lost all of his cattle to the desert. He’s 12 and weighs 15Kgs. He’s tall and slim. Not slim. Thin, paper-thin shape of sadness. Black skin turned grey by the dust, pure white teeth. Barefoot, topless, shredded shorts around his bony waist.
Africa is dying.
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