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    COVID-19 added to consecutive droughts and economic shocks in Zimbabwe drives high assistance needs
    Resource Date
    Fri, 10/02/2020 - 12:00
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    https://fews.net/southern-africa/zimbabwe/alert/september-2-2020
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    Zimbabwe
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