UN pledges support after Zimbabwe declares drought a disaster


HARARE, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations on Wednesday pledged to assist Zimbabwe in mobilizing resources to address the El Nino-induced drought crisis.

This commitment follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa's declaration of a state of disaster earlier in the day due to the drought, which has significantly reduced cereal output and affected critical food security resources for rural communities.

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