African nations prepare for climate-driven food and flood risks

In Chad, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has called for urgent anticipation to preserve food security following a season of low rainfall. During a surprise visit to the Office National de Sécurité Alimentaire (ONASA) on September 15, 2026, the President assessed grain reserves to prepare for potential shortages in agricultural production and pastures. He has instructed the government to take commercial and fiscal actions to manage a possible harvest crisis and to strengthen national resilience against climate challenges.

Simultaneously, in Djibouti, Interior Minister Omar Abdi Saïd convened an extraordinary crisis meeting to prepare for heavy rainfall expected between October and December 2026. This preparation follows climate forecasts from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, which indicate abundant precipitation in the Horn of Africa due to the El Niño phenomenon. The meeting focused on coordinating services, identifying high-risk zones, and implementing preventive measures to protect populations, infrastructure, and livestock.