El Nino-Induced Drought Affects 68 Million in Southern Africa

SADC leaders meet to address severe food shortages and economic damage across the region

17% of Southern Africa's population requires aid due to the drought.
Crop and livestock production have plummeted, leading to widespread food insecurity.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi have declared the hunger crisis a state of disaster.
SADC has appealed for $5.5 billion in humanitarian assistance, with limited success.
Climate change and El Nino are exacerbating extreme weather patterns globally.