27 million people in Southern Africa face hunger due to prolonged El Niño-linked drought; WFP seeks $369M, yet only received 20%.

Southern Africa is facing its worst hunger crisis in decades due to a prolonged drought linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon, affecting over 27 million people. The World Food Program (WFP) reports that about 21 million children are malnourished, with several countries declaring national disasters. The WFP urgently needs $369 million for aid but has received only 20% of this amount. The situation is expected to worsen until the next harvests in March and April.