The meeting comes as aid groups urge the continent 's leaders to step up their efforts . The meeting originally planned for August 9 was postponed this month . A drought in the Horn of Africa region leaves 12 million in need of assistance . Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos:
The meeting originally planned for August 9 was postponed this month . A drought in the Horn of Africa region leaves 12 million in need of assistance . Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos: