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Farmers in Ethiopia. The Horn of Africa was one of the areas hardest hit by El Niño.
FAO/Tamiru Legesse

Forecast points to La Niña weather change

28 July 2016
General News

Global weather patterns could be about to change if the La Niña phenomenon re-emerges, UN experts said Thursday.

La Niña, which is caused by cooler waters in the Pacific Ocean, could bring much-needed rainfall to areas left parched by the last El Niño episode, which ended in May.

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Sonita Alizadeh. (Screen grab from World Bank video)

Afghan teen raps against child ‘Brides for Sale’

10 July 2016
General News

An Afghan teenager is using rap music to advocate for an end to child marriage.

Sonita Alizadeh, 19, has released a music video called ‘Brides for Sale’ which highlights the ordeal of young girls forced into marriage by their families.

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The El Niño-induced drought in Ziway Dugda, Oromia region of Ethiopia, is affecting every family.
OCHA/Charlotte Cans

El Niño means 60 million people worldwide face food insecurity

6 July 2016
General News

The impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon is continuing to drive up food insecurity, and the arrival of La Niña in a few months’ time will likely make it worse.

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