Post by Chiedza Valerie Maenzanise

The 2026-2027 El Niño is expected to have significant implications for agriculture and food security across Sub-Saharan Africa. This article examines the expected impact through the lens of food systems and agricultural finance, exploring how reduced agricultural production will affect farmers, financial institutions, agribusinesses, insurers, processors, exporters, governments and consumers. It also analyses the latest data, regional preparedness measures and the broader economic implications for inflation, food prices, GDP growth and poverty across the region.