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MOGADISHU  — As conflicts in Sudan and Ukraine disrupt food supply chains, Somalia is looking to capitalize on the growing food demands in Egypt, particularly in the livestock sector. With Egypt’s food security status becoming a matter of concern, the country is actively seeking alternative sources of grains, wheat, and …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have launched a flagship project to support Somalia’s resilience and climate adaptation agenda. The project, “Reducing Communities’ Vulnerability to Drought and External Shocks (Recover)’, will be implemented by the Food and …

MOGADISHU — The UN humanitarian agency said Wednesday it used 112.4 million pooled funds from the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) to tackle severe drought conditions in 2022. UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia Adam Abdelmoula said the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection rose to 7.8 million …

MOGADISHU — The drought affecting millions of people in the Horn of Africa(HoA) has been made worse by human-induced climate change, a new study said on Thursday. The study published by World Weather Attribution, an academic collaboration studying extreme meteorological events, found that the southern part of the Horn of Africa, …

PARIS — Deaths from hunger are on the rise in Africa because of droughts worsened by climate change and conflict, UN officials and non-governmental organisations said Thursday. Their warning is the latest in a series of statements from campaigners and experts warning that Africa is facing an unprecedented food crisis. …

MOGADISHU —  Somali journalists launched a new network of environmental journalists in Somalia on Monday, intending to increase reporting on environmental challenges and opportunities in the country. Environmental Journalists for Somalia (EJS) aims to bring together media professionals to enhance media focus on environmental issues in the country, which suffers …

MOGADISHU — Nearly 6.6 million people in Somalia still face a humanitarian crisis or worse acute food insecurity outcomes despite relative improvement in rainfall forecast and decline in food prices, the United Nations-backed report released Tuesday showed. The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said levels of acute food …

MOGADISHU  — Somalia said Tuesday efforts are underway to bring back some 200 nationals who are stranded in Sudan where the fighting may trigger further displacement both within and outside the country. Abdirahman Nur Dinari, acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the government …

MOGADISHU —  The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) medical charity said Tuesday that a long drought and continuous insecurity in Somalia have displaced 3.8 million people. Those displaced hope to find food, clean water, shelter and health care, according to the humanitarian group. “Somalia experiences its sixth consecutive failing rainy season …

MOGADISHU — Somalia on Monday marked World Immunization Week 2023 with two UN agencies under the theme of “The Big Catch-Up” with a resolve to strengthen primary healthcare and routine immunization across the country and ensure that no one is left behind. According to estimates by the World Health Organization …