The heavy rains in the western half of the semi-arid Sahel zone, which borders the southern Sahara Desert from Africa's west to east coasts, are likely to persist, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network. Researchers blame this year's deluge - which coincides with a crucial crop season on global warming, saying that rising temperatures are resulting in the air storing more water vapor.

Extreme Weather: Climate Change or Bad Luck?

Floods across 14 central and West African nations have affected at least 4 million people - rendering many of them homeless – killed about 1,000 and are devastating crops in a region that's already short of food and plagued by insecurity.

The heavy rains in the western half of the semi-arid Sahel zone, which borders the southern Sahara Desert from Africa's west to east coasts, are likely to persist, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network. Researchers blame this year's deluge - which coincides with a crucial crop season on global warming, saying that rising temperatures are resulting in the air storing more water vapor.

Floods across 14 central and West African nations have affected at least 4 million people - rendering many of them homeless – killed about 1,000 and are devastating crops in a region that's already short of food and plagued by insecurity.

PRESIDENT TINUBU PENS HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO FIRST LADY ON HER BIRTHDAY

My Dearest Oluremi,

On this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible woman you are. Since we began this journey together, you have been my rock, confidante, greatest...