Millions of people in the Horn of Africa are facing food shortages due to the worst drought in 40 years and rising global food costs. (more…)
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Drought likely to push parts of Somalia into famine by end of year, warns UN
World is ‘in last minute of the 11th hour to save lives’, says aid chief, amid fears that crisis is worse than 2010 famine, when 250,000 died (more…)
Terrorists’ use of modern technology in Somalia problematic – UN Security Council
* Unmanned aerial systems are the new weapon terrorists are using for attacks in Somalia. * The UN vows to capacitate Kenya to fight the high-tech war terrorists have waged. * Kenya is a critical partner in the anti-terror war that the US should continue to work with, says Ambassador Jeffrey...
Saudi Arabia launches second Somalia relief phase
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center on Monday inaugurated the second phase of an emergency relief intervention for Somalia to help reduce the effects of drought and famine. Royal Court adviser and KSrelief general supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah made the announcement. (more…)
Horn of Africa Drought: Regional Humanitarian Overview & Call to Action | Revised 24 August 2022
The Horn of Africa is Facing its Worst Drought in More than Four Decades (more…)
UN urges long-term support of victims in Somalia amid increased attacks
The United Nations senior envoy in Somalia on Sunday called for lasting support for the victims in Somalia amid a surge in attacks by al-Shabab militants across the country. (more…)
Somali forces end al-Shabab siege at Mogadishu hotel: Report
Security commander tells AFP Somali forces have killed the al-Shabab fighters who stormed a Mogadishu hotel and ended a deadly siege that lasted 30 hours. (more…)
WHO warns of disease threat amid Horn of Africa drought
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday highlighted the need to support millions facing starvation and disease in the Horn of Africa. (more…)
Hunger crisis: Children on brink of starvation thanks to drought in Horn of Africa
THESE haunting images show the hunger crisis gripping the Horn of Africa, leaving millions of starving children struggling for survival. Parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are barren after four consecutive failed rainy seasons. Families must dig for water in dried riverbeds, mothers cradle sick infants who cry through the...
Inside Somalia’s vicious cycle of deforestation for charcoal
As gas prices rise Somalis are turning to the affordable energy source, driving unsustainable logging – as al-Shabaab condemns but profits from the trade (more…)