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Drought linked to El Niño leaves Sudanese farms barren
Sudan
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 3:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The headline reports that Sudanese farms have been left barren as El Niño causes dry conditions along the Nile banks.
SO WHAT?
Agricultural losses could worsen food insecurity and livelihoods in Sudan.
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