The forecast indicates that exceptional deficits will dissipate in areas along the Sahel, but remain widespread in northwestern, central, and southern regions of the continent. Eastern portions of the Sahel can expect surpluses of varying intensity to emerge. 

The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits to continue in northern and northwestern African countries, as well as some central and southern countries. Intense surpluses are expected to emerge in areas throughout the Sahel.

The forecast indicates that deficits will remain in many regions of the Sahara Desert and in some central and southern countries. Surpluses are expected to emerge in the Sahel, as well as in parts of Tanzania and Angola.

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. 

The forecast anticipates exceptional deficits to persist in northwestern and southern regions, but significantly decrease in north-central regions of the country. Severe to exceptional surplus is expected to expand in central and eastern portions of Africa.