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Somalia drought ‘extremely critical’ but no famine projected

Somalia drought ‘extremely critical’ but no famine projected

  • The latest assessment released Tuesday by United Nations and partner organizations notes “very high mortality rates”
  • Millions of livestock have died in the current crisis compounded by climate change and insecurity
By AP ·
Famine could rip through Somalia as soon as April, UN warns

Famine could rip through Somalia as soon as April, UN warns

By Ephrem Kossaify ·
Aid staves off Somalia famine, for now: UN

Aid staves off Somalia famine, for now: UN

By AFP ·
Somalia not at famine levels between October and December — UN agencies, aid groups

Somalia not at famine levels between October and December — UN agencies, aid groups

By Reuters ·
In crisis zones, an urgent UN push to put millions in school

In crisis zones, an urgent UN push to put millions in school

By AFP ·
Famine ‘at the door’ in Somalia: UN humanitarian chief

Famine ‘at the door’ in Somalia: UN humanitarian chief

By AFP ·
World faces unprecedented global hunger crisis, UN chief says

World faces unprecedented global hunger crisis, UN chief says

By Reuters ·
Russia putting world in danger of famine, warns EU

Russia putting world in danger of famine, warns EU

By AFP ·
Famine looms in Horn of Africa after four seasons of poor rains

Famine looms in Horn of Africa after four seasons of poor rains

By AFP ·
UK announces £25 million aid package for Somalia, supporting almost 1m people

UK announces £25 million aid package for Somalia, supporting almost 1m people

By Arab News ·
Millions of Somalis at risk of famine: UN agencies

Millions of Somalis at risk of famine: UN agencies

By AFP ·
Sharp jump in number of people facing famine: UN

Sharp jump in number of people facing famine: UN

By AFP ·
Aid channels needed to avoid Afghan famine, charities warn G20

Aid channels needed to avoid Afghan famine, charities warn G20

By Arab News ·

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