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El Niño threatens Africa’s food security
El Niño is expected to cause droughts in Africa, threatening cocoa and coffee crops in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, which supply over half the world’s cocoa. The droughts could reduce outputs, drive up global prices, and harm farmers who do not benefit from government-fixed prices. The IMF’s Africa chief announced plans to support nations affected by conflict-induced shocks.
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