El Niño-induced drought is impacting Southern Africa, leading to national drought disaster declarations in Lesotho and Botswana, with IWMI addressing water challenges.

The entities involved

• Lesotho →

  sovereign state in southern Africa

  • Basotho businesses operate across the Lesotho economy, and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development is a line ministry of Lesotho.Sun 23:22
  • Factory contributes to Lesotho's textile industry growth, supported by ministerial efforts.Sun 23:22
• Botswana →

  sovereign state in Southern Africa

  • Botswana's diamond industry faces economic pressure due to falling Chinese demand, prompting the country to seek international support and investment.Sat 14:10
  • Botswana is seeking new partnerships with China while simultaneously fighting over its stake in De Beers.Sat 14:10
• Africa →

  continent

  • UN launches $202M appeal to high-risk countries, warning of conflict disrupting essential supplies.Sun 21:08
  • Apple distribution partners are currently operating in key global markets, including Africa and the Middle East.Sun 20:38

Related events

• Harvest failure, excessive rains leading to floods, and El Niño are causing acute food insecurity across multiple African nations including Malawi, Somalia, and Zambia.Jul 31
• El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.Jul 27
• Jennifer Clarke advocates for inclusive research in Africa during a symposium focused on drought tolerance in the Sahel region.Oct 15
• El Nino could affect agricultural output across Africa while an IMF official discusses the continent's economic outlook.Oct 19
• IMF director discussed Africa's economic outlook, noting potential agricultural impacts from El Nino.Oct 19