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  1. SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.
  2. Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.

El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 27
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El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.

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NamibiaBotswanaSouth AfricaSouthern Africa

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  1. Intensifying climate patterns linked to El Niño threaten Namibia, prompting political leaders to urge proactive action from the government.Sub-event
  2. EU suspended imports from Botswana due to a disease outbreak, coinciding with NOAA confirming El Niño conditions are taking hold.Sub-event
  3. El Niño is causing below-average rainfall in South Africa, leading to drought conditions that are impacting maize production and food inflation.Sub-event
  4. Severe drought caused by El Niño impacts agriculture and livelihoods across Southern Africa.1 source

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Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.

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Within SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.

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