How El Nino contributes to drought in Africa
29 April 2024 |
10:33 am
El Nino's grip on East Africa has led to widespread flooding, submerging entire areas in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Millions suffered displacement and are looking for answers.
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