Tag: Drought Crisis
Cameroon: Food Insecurity Growns as the Drought Extends
In Cameroon, the drought in the north-west of the country, especially in the region of Pitoa, has affected farmers’ lives and crops, resulting in food insecurity. Related:Mozambique: Food Insecurity Affects Nearly 134,000 People Different crop producers such as maize, wheat or cotton have lost hectares of harvest due to lack of rainfall. The situation is […]
August 25, 2024
Zimbabwe: Drought Disaster, UN Pledges Support
On Wednesday, the United Nations pledged to assist Zimbabwe in mobilizing resources to address the El Niño induced drought crisis. RELATED: Zimbabwe: State of Disaster Declared, Drought This commitment follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s declaration of a state of disaster earlier in the day due to the drought, which has significantly reduced cereal output and affected […]