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Drought Crisis Grips Southern Africa: 68 Million in Need of Aid

A devastating drought, triggered by El Niño weather patterns, has gripped Southern Africa since early 2024, leaving approximately 68 million residents in dire need of assistance. This figure, representing 17% of the region’s population, was revealed by Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), during a crucial summit in Zimbabwe‘s capital, Harare. The 16-nation SADC bloc…