Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa declares state of disaster due to El Nino-induced drought, calls for $2B humanitarian aid.

Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster due to an El Nino-induced drought threatening food security in the country, with more than 80% of the country receiving below-normal rainfall. Zimbabwe has called for $2 billion in humanitarian aid to help millions of people facing hunger. The declaration follows similar actions by neighboring Zambia and Malawi, which have also been affected by the drought.

April 03, 2024
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