Climate prediction scientists report that El Niño has formed and is expected to strengthen into a “super” event. Writing in June 2026, The Conversation Africa and The Conversation say El Niño occurs naturally every two to seven years and, based on current forecasts, the coming event could become one of the strongest on record. The articles focus on how countries in Africa have experienced past climate-related disasters and have developed preparedness approaches under recurring extremes. They highlight that communities and governments have had to respond to disruptions linked to El Niño–influenced weather patterns, including impacts on rainfall, drought and flooding, and related risks to food, water, and health systems. The reporting frames these “hard-won lessons” as practical knowledge for broader, international climate readiness as conditions evolve. Both sources emphasize that the event is expected to be significant, and that preparation efforts can be informed by experiences from prior climate shocks. The articles do not provide a single national policy proposal, but collectively argue that earlier planning and adaptive responses are important as the forecasted El Niño progresses.