The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits to diminish in eastern regions of the Sahara, but continue in western regions. Surplus is expected to emerge in the Sahel and expand in East Africa. Southern Africa can anticipate persistent pockets of intense deficit.
Africa: Surplus emerges in C, E Africa
Africa: Deficits persist in N, S Africa
The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits to dissipate central regions of the country, but persist in Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, and nearby western coastal regions. Regions of southeastern Africa are expected to observe surpluses of varying intensity, while southern countries such as South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe should expect exceptional deficits to emerge.
Africa: Deficits to continue across N Africa
Africa: Deficits to expand across N Africa
The forecast anticipates that exceptional deficits in northern African countries will expand to cover other countries, such as Niger and southern Libya. Transitional conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to disappear, becoming deficits, while Tanzania can expect intense, persisting surplus.