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Tanzania to export maize worth $250m to Zambia

Tanzania to export maize worth $250m to Zambia

Tanzania says it will export 650,000 tonnes of maize worth $250 million to Zambia to address shortage in the neighbouring country.

Over half of Sudanese face 'acute food insecurity'

Over half of Sudanese face 'acute food insecurity'

More than half of Sudan's population are facing acute food insecurity, a recent report shows.

UN gets only 12% of Sudan aid pledge as 'famine closes in'

UN gets only 12% of Sudan aid pledge as 'famine closes in'

Tens of thousands of people have died and millions have been displaced in Sudan since war broke out in April 2023.

At least 7 million in South Sudan face food insecurity

At least 7 million in South Sudan face food insecurity

At least seven million people in South Sudan face acute food insecurity, the United Nations has said.

Morocco develops drought-resistant grain species

Morocco develops drought-resistant grain species

NIAR said 30 to 50 new plant species have been developed to address the climate-induced drop in agricultural yield.

El Nino sparks grain shortage fears in Southern Africa

El Nino sparks grain shortage fears in Southern Africa

El Nino has sparked fears of grain shortage in Southern Africa as extreme weather events affect crop produce in the region.

Extreme drought in Southern Africa leaves millions hungry

Extreme drought in Southern Africa leaves millions hungry

Extreme drought in Southern Africa has left millions of people in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique hungry.

Low water levels force Zambia to ration electricity

Low water levels force Zambia to ration electricity

Zambia has been forced to ration power supply due to low water levels in hydroelectric dams, the government says.

Millions urgently need food in Ethiopia's Tigray region

Millions urgently need food in Ethiopia's Tigray region

Millions of people are in dire need of food in Ethiopia's Tigray region, an aid agency in the country has said.

2.7 million Zimbabweans in need of food aid: UN

2.7 million Zimbabweans in need of food aid: UN

The UN has said that at least 2.7 million Zimbabweans are in need of food aid.

Africa's climate-related losses to ' hit $30b by 2030 '

Africa's climate-related losses to ' hit $30b by 2030 '

A climate expert has warned that climate change-related losses in Africa could reach $30 billion by 2030.

Sudan: Six million people on the brink of famine

Sudan: Six million people on the brink of famine

Overall, more than 20 million people across Sudan are facing high levels of acute food insecurity according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.