Zimbabwe Speaker of Parliament addressing lawmakers about drought and hunger crisis

Zimbabwe Speaker Urges Shift to Porridge Amid Super El Niño Hunger Crisis

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Zimbabwe's Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has urged citizens to reduce maize consumption and switch to porridge in anticipation of a severe Super El Niño drought. Speaking at a pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo, he warned that government aid alone may not be sufficient to prevent widespread hunger. This announcement highlights the country's preparation for a looming food crisis.

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