According to President Quett Masire of Botswana , industrial nations can assist in ending Africa 's drought and subsequent hunger by making a greater effort at reducing global warming . Masire and Dr Bernard Ledea Ouedraogo , an anti - hunger organizer in Burkina Faso , were awarded the 1988 Africa Prize for Leadership for their anti - hunger efforts . Although a severe drought afflicted Africa from 1981 to 1988 , not one person in Botswana died of drought - induced famine . he said. Dr. Ouedraogo , the other prizewinner , organized the campaign in other African countries . As a result , new crop - raising techniques were learned , erosion was reduced , forests replanted and health care improved .
According to President Quett Masire of Botswana , industrial nations can assist in ending Africa 's drought and subsequent hunger by making a greater effort at reducing global warming . Masire and Dr Bernard Ledea Ouedraogo , an anti - hunger organizer in Burkina Faso , were awarded the 1988 Africa Prize for Leadership for their anti - hunger efforts . Although a severe drought afflicted Africa from 1981 to 1988 , not one person in Botswana died of drought - induced famine . Dr. Ouedraogo , the other prizewinner , organized the campaign in other African countries . As a result , new crop - raising techniques were learned , erosion was reduced , forests replanted and health care improved .