- El Niño cycle increases drought risk across Southern Africa, Sahel, Central America, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, pressuring global food prices.
- El Niño conditions are impacting maize seasons in Southern Africa and posing crop yield risks to Central America.
- Malawi and Mozambique are facing simultaneous threats from severe weather, including cyclones and El Niño-induced drought, severely impacting food security in Southern Africa.
IFPRI reports on the food security crisis in Malawi's Central Region and the outlook for Southern Africa.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
IFPRI reports on the food security crisis in Malawi's Central Region and the outlook for Southern Africa.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Malawi
sovereign state in Africa
- Blantyre residents are paying municipal bills and city rates, while the local governance structure lacks direct resident voting power.
- Political developments in Malawi involve Peter Mutharika's career, the MCP aiming for Chakwera's comeback, and Simplex Chithyola demanding council creation in Parliament.
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International Food Policy Research Institute
Organization
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Southern Africa
southernmost region of Africa
- Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.
- Romy Parker is working to improve pain management across Southern Africa, serving on the council of the International Association for the Study of Pain.
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- UNDP reports on Malawi's ongoing economic challenges.
- Malawi hosts CPA Africa Region Conference.