Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry

James Tshuma, a farmer in Mangwe district in southwestern Zimbabwe,stands in the middle of his dried up crop field, March, 22, 2024. A drought has left millions facing hunger in Africa as they experience extreme weather that scientists say is becoming more frequent.

Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe.