Bono, Geldof urged to highlight Niger crisis
Irish Red Cross chairman David Andrews has called on Bono and Bob Geldof to help highlight the plight of millions of people facing starvation in the west African nation of Niger.
More than three million people are experiencing severe food shortages following crop failures due to drought and plagues of locusts.
Mr Andrews, who has just returned from a fact-finding mission in Niger, said media attention was needed to ensure world leaders did not turn a blind eye.
Speaking about Bono and Bob Geldof, he said: "It would be great if they could go into the areas that we've just come out of.
"They're the premier league of prominence. They bring world attention to areas that need out help."
