From The BBC-
The Diocese of Salisbury has had links with the region for 39 years and has sent several figures to the region.
Bishop of Sherborne, Dr Graham Kings, said it was important to show support for the new nation.
During the trip he also spoke to religious leaders about the drought in the Horn of Africa.
He has backed an international aid effort.
The Disasters Emergency Committee said £6m was donated by the British public following a television appeal shown in Friday.
Dr Kings said: "It is tragic and it is worth raising the alarm now and raising money now to help them rather than wait for the famine to happen.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-14098585
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