No war in Africa, it's climate crisis at its peak

African governments already spend too much from their GDP to tackle climate crisis, and this is stagnating the continent's economic growth. [iStockphoto]

Ugly sights welcome you to parts of Garissa County on a normal day. Homes are quiet, as if deserted, but inside are hungry people, evading the scotching heat outside, which has left them exhausted, helpless and hopeless.

A few children try to utilise any little found strength to play, but soon they are overcome and lie under whatever shade is available. Some fall asleep, but flies targeting mucus overflowing their noses and ants biting their dry and bare legs won't let them.