Malawi faces its worst drought in a century, affecting 40% of its 20.4 million population, with 5.7 million people threatened by food shortages.

Malawi is experiencing its worst drought in a century, leading villagers to dig up potentially toxic wild yams for survival as crops have withered. The rains ceased in April, affecting 44% of the crop area and impacting 40% of the 20.4 million population. President Lazarus Chakwera has requested $200 million in food aid. The drought, worsened by El Niño, threatens 5.7 million people with food shortages, reflecting a regional crisis affecting 27 million in southern Africa.

September 09, 2024
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