Zimbabwe declares state of disaster over drought sweeping across southern Africa
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 Zimbabwe has joined Zambia and Malawi in declaring a state of disaster over a devastating drought sweeping across much of southern Africa.
Zimbabwe declares a national disaster due to a crippling drought, seeking $2 billion in aid. President Mnangagwa blames El-Nino for the crisis. The region faces one of its worst dry spells in decades, with millions in need of food relief. Zambia and Malawi also declare disasters, highlighting the...