Is Africa ready for a stronger El Niño?

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Sep 3, 202622:59News & Politics

From devastating floods in Nepal to growing weather concerns across Africa, extreme weather is once again putting communities at risk. The United Nations warns that up to 162 million children in Eastern and Southern Afri...

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