El Niño threatens to deepen southern Africa’s poverty crisis

Source: Daily Maverick · 2026-10-26T16:52:36.000Z · Climate

An expected El Niño drought, rising costs and shrinking humanitarian aid could worsen food insecurity and poverty across southern Africa in 2027. South Africa’s strong grain harvest and water reserves offer some protection, but regional food shortages may increase pressure on supplies and exports.

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