El Niño drought forecast to deepen southern Africa food crisis in 2027

An expected El Niño-driven drought, combined with rising costs and shrinking humanitarian aid, threatens to worsen food insecurity and poverty across southern Africa in 2027. South Africa's strong grain harvest and water reserves provide partial buffer, but regional shortages may strain supplies and exports. The forecast is preliminary, with uncertainty over drought intensity and regional impact.

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