Thousands of coffee seedlings distributed to farmers in Uganda's Katakwi District have dried up after the government launched the programme during a prolonged dry spell, according to URN via The Independent Uganda. Farmers faulted the timing of the commercial coffee promotion project and are demanding better planning, irrigation support and training before further seedlings are distributed to prevent similar losses.

Thousands of farmers in Masaka City, Uganda, are counting heavy losses after nearly four months of prolonged sunshine and drought severely affected coffee, matooke and other food crops, according to The Scribe. The dry spell has raised concerns about food security and household incomes in an area where many families depend on agriculture. During a visit to Kanabukulilo Village in Kimanya-Kabonera Division on Saturday, State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga expressed concern over the drought's impact on farmers and their livelihoods.

According to Kotido district authorities, at least 15 people have died from suspected hunger-related illnesses due to a prolonged drought that has devastated crops and left thousands of households facing severe food shortages. The deaths have been reported since June across several sub-counties, including Napumpum, Longaroe, Maru, and Rengen, as the food crisis worsens in the region.

Coffee farmers in Uganda's Greater Masaka region are calling for government intervention as a prolonged dry spell leaves their crops withering, according to NTV Uganda. The dry conditions are affecting both farms and households, raising concerns about the potential impact on Uganda's coffee exports, which surpassed eight million bags by July.

Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria, say a dry spell and unpredictable rainfall are delaying production of ofada rice, according to Premium Times. One farmer told the outlet that many people chose not to plant rice this year after similar weather problems occurred last year, and those conditions are now repeating, further discouraging cultivation of the locally grown variety.

According to The Citizen, Africa may experience economic impacts from El Nino, particularly in agriculture, which is a vital sector for many countries. The phenomenon could lead to reduced harvests and increased food prices, affecting consumers financially.