African crops, economies at risk as El Nino threatens to scorch and soak

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El Nino rains threaten tourism in Eastern African states
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TANZANIA (eTN) - Weather and meteorological scientists in East Africa warned about possible heavy rains to hit this part of Africa next month. The scientists who are meeting in Tanzania's capital city of Dar es Salaam have warned of possible El Nino ...

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