El Niño is expected to bring drier conditions to Central America and Southern Africa, prompting a joint warning from FAO and WFP. Kenya has appointed Kithure Kindiki to lead a special Cabinet committee on the matter.
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El Niño is expected to bring drier conditions to Central America and Southern Africa, prompting a joint warning from FAO and WFP. Kenya has appointed Kithure Kindiki to lead a special Cabinet committee on the matter.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A preparedness official received CERF funding and warned of El Niño's potential to worsen food insecurity in El Salvador.Sub-event
FAO/WFP issue joint warning on El Niño impacts in Central America and Southern Africa; Kenya appoints Kindiki to Cabinet committee.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central America
subregion of the Americas
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Southern Africa
southernmost region of Africa
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