Tag: Zimbabwe
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Famine looms in Southern Africa: El Niño-driven drought has caused maize shortages
In Southern Africa, maize makes up about 20% of the average diet, consumed as pap, sadza and nshima. The recent decline in production across the region because of the dry and hot weather caused by El Niño is having devastating implications for the people who live in the region. Three countries have already declared a…
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Three things to know about Zimbabwe’s presidential election
Zimbabwe heads to the polls on 23 August to elect its president, members of parliament and local councillors. It’s the country’s 8th election since 1990