The 10 hottest African countries in 2023

<span>The planet's record-breaking hot weather has caused severe drought in places like here in South Africa.</span>, <p>In the scorching summer of 2023, extreme heat waves have swept across the globe, breaking records and posing a severe threat to human lives and the environment.</p>, <p>On Monday, July 3, the world experienced the hottest day ever recorded, with the average global temperature reaching 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous August 2016 record of 16.92°C (62.46°F).</p>, <p>This relentless heatwave has resulted in authorities reporting an alarming uptick in heat-related deaths as temperatures soar above 40°C (104°F) in many regions. The impact of this global concern is particularly pronounced in Africa, where equatorial regions experience some of the highest temperatures on the planet.</p>, <p>READ ALSO: African nations face extreme heat threat if climate targets are not met, Oxford report warns</p>, <p>The WiseVoter Institute has compiled data revealing the 10 hottest African countries in 2023, shedding light on the challenges they face and the steps they are taking to combat climate change.</p>