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Eswatini Drought - DREF Final Report (MDRSZ004)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As of late 2023, a significant portion of the population was affected by food insecurity, with many relying on welfare and social safety nets.
The Kingdom of Eswatini has been experiencing dry spells, worsening the existing food insecurity challenges. Prolonged drought has affected agriculture, and socio-economic issues have compounded the problem. As of late 2023, a significant portion of the population was affected by food insecurity, with many relying on welfare and social safety nets.
The situation had declined further by mid-2024, according to updates. Further details on the situation are available from the Eswatini Drought - DREF Final Report, which provides more information on the drought's impact and the resulting food insecurity challenges in the area.
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Category: disaster Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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