In Southern Africa, leaders have urged farmers to plant drought-resistant crops as the region faces a below-normal rainfall forecast.

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Southern Africa Emmerson Mnangagwa

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Southern Africa is experiencing contrasting climate effects, with La Niña improving water reserves while El Niño brings heat stress and drought.

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La Niña supported South African agriculture over past years, while the expected impacts of El Niño are now being monitored regarding food prices and crop yields.Jul 5

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Southern Africa
southernmost region of Africa
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Emmerson Mnangagwa
President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
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- The event summarizes 2020 political and economic events in Zimbabwe, including Biti's criticism of Mnangagwa's government and Ncube's dismissal of those criticisms.Mon 00:52

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

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