Africa urged to expand irrigation and integrated water systems, saying better water management is key to food security and climate resilience.
Water supply valve, Kibos Maximum Security Prison. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
Across Africa, water has become the defining constraint shaping the continent’s food systems, economies and long-term stability.
Recent climate data shows the continent is warming faster than many parts of the world, with temperatures in 2024 rising about 0.86°C above the long-term average.
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