In the past few decades, the region has experienced an increasing frequency and severity of droughts, floods, cyclones and locusts that have been attributed to climate change and variability.
Angola + 15 more
Angola + 15 more
In the past few decades, the region has experienced an increasing frequency and severity of droughts, floods, cyclones and locusts that have been attributed to climate change and variability.
Algeria + 57 more
To protect and build towards the continent’s shared prosperity, $100 billion is needed to urgently provide fiscal space to all countries to address the immediate safety net needs of the populations.
South Africa + 37 more
With more than 6000 COVID-19 cases reported in the region and case numbers increasing exponentially, the virus is threatening fragile health systems on the continent.
Zimbabwe + 14 more
SADC report says 41.2 million people in 13 countries are estimated to be food insecure in 2019-2020 - a 28 percent increase compared with the 11 countries that provided data in 2018.
Malawi + 15 more
There is at least an 80% chance of an El Niño phenomenon between October and December 2018, coinciding with the lean season. An El Niño at this time is associated with below-average rain.
World + 52 more
The Africa Human Development Report 2016 analyses the drivers that hamper African women’s advancement, and proposes policies and concrete actions to close the gender gap.
Madagascar + 13 more
The bulk of Southern Africa is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall as part of the current rainfall season, increasing the likelihood of flooding across the region.
Malawi + 14 more
The region is characterized by high levels of vulnerability but recent momentum around the resilience-building agenda in Lesotho and Malawi shows great promise.
Zimbabwe + 14 more
The region is prone to multiple, frequently repeating and compounding shocks, which occur against a backdrop of poverty and have severe impacts on food and livelihood security.
Malawi + 13 more
The study found that, contrary to perceptions that southern Africa has a homogeneous and ‘low-risk’ profile, the region is exposed to a range of environmental and social pressures.
Angola + 10 more
Cholera has become endemic in a number of southern African countries, with periodic outbreaks that challenge national capacities. Donors are encouraged to support the new initiative.
Mozambique + 11 more
Even as the flood season draws to a close, poor distribution of rainfall in most countries may result in below average rainfall-related crop performance this season.