El Niño is coming. Will Africa be ready?

El Niño is intensifying rapidly and could become one of the strongest on record, impacting agriculture and livelihoods in Eastern and Southern Africa. During the 2023-2024 event, Zimbabwe and Malawi faced severe agricultural shocks, leading to significant crop losses and humanitarian appeals. Governments, such as Zambia's, are urging communities to prepare for anticipated impacts, emphasizing the importance of food reserves and storage capacity.