SADC to hold extraordinary summit on drought
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will on 20 May hold a virtual extraordinary summit of heads of state and government to discuss the humanitarian situation in the region, following the ongoing El Niño-induced drought that has negatively impacted the lives and livelihoods of an estimated 58 million people.
The extraordinary summit will be chaired by João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, president of Angola, in his capacity as the chairperson of SADC.
The summit will discuss measures to mitigate the impact of the El Niño-induced drought and address the food and nutrition security situation in the SADC Region.
During the summit, the SADC chairperson will launch the SADC Humanitarian Appeal, which highlights the population affected, their prioritised needs and a call for immediate support from regional and international partners to address the needs of the affected population.
The extraordinary summit will be chaired by João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, president of Angola, in his capacity as the chairperson of SADC.
The summit will discuss measures to mitigate the impact of the El Niño-induced drought and address the food and nutrition security situation in the SADC Region.
During the summit, the SADC chairperson will launch the SADC Humanitarian Appeal, which highlights the population affected, their prioritised needs and a call for immediate support from regional and international partners to address the needs of the affected population.
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