The meeting originally scheduled for August 9 was postponed this month . A crisis in the Horn of Africa has leaves 12 countries in need of assistance . The crisis comes as aid groups urge the region '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 . The meeting comes as aid groups urge the continent 's leaders to step up their efforts .