Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security
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Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security

Africa is bracing for worsening food-security pressures as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of drought in Southern Africa and heavier-than-normal rainfall in East Africa. With more than 306 million Africans undernourished in 2024, experts are urging governments and farmers to strengthen water harvesting, soil conservation, flood protection and climate-resilient farming before the October–December rains.
The Hidden Cost of What Schools Feed Children
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The Hidden Cost of What Schools Feed Children

Kenya’s school meals are quietly shaping more than children’s diets—they are reinforcing a globalised, ultra-processed food system with rising health and environmental costs. As schools prioritise convenience and affordability, experts warn that what children eat today could define the country’s future in nutrition, sustainability, and climate resilience.