The Zimbabwean government, led by President Mnangagwa, has formally declared a national disaster due to the El Niño-induced drought, involving the Health and Child Care Minister.

The entities involved

• Zimbabwe →

  sovereign state in southern Africa

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• Emmerson Mnangagwa →

  President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

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• El Nino →
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