Published: September 3rd, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

A drought in Namibia is threatening the food supply of around 1.4 million people, around half the population. The country now wants to kill more than 700 wild animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos, and distribute the meat to starving people. Namibia is currently battling a drought of the century, and a state of emergency was declared in May. Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia have also declared a drought emergency. Namibia’s Ministry of Environment announced the measure last week, first reported by CNN.