Everyone remembers the 1984 Famine in Ethiopia & Darfur, will they remember or even acknowledge famine in Sudan 40 years later? Signs suggest millions of people could face famine this year, yet the de-facto government refuses to acknowledge it. Fearing Sudan’s army may restrict humanitarian access further, the UN has yet to declare famine in Sudan as well, despite multiple warnings. But when does compliance with the army reach a tipping point and new aid efforts need to be implemented? See: http

In 1984, Michael Buerk’s report on Ethiopia’s famine sparked a movement that’s saved millions. 40 years later, he and Dr Claire Bertschinger, who features in the report, reflect on the legacy of ‘Band Aid’ as a new remix of Do They Know It’s Christmas? is released. | This Morning

Written to raise money to help relief efforts for the famine raging in Ethiopia in the mid 80s, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, sung by supergroup ‘Band Aid’, broke several chart records and has been re-recorded several times. Could this happen today? What do you think? | Suzan Hall My Take Gen X