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Somalia

Drought, erratic rains and conflict are eroding crops, livestock and the ability of families to recover between shocks. Hunger is rising quickly, with millions facing crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity. At the same time, funding cuts are forcing nutrition, health and water programmes to reach fewer people.

  • Climate shocks
  • Conflict
  • Food insecurity
A family affected by the worsening hunger crisis in Somalia.

Photo: WFP/Mohamed Abdirisak Ali

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Four ways into the story.

Reporting and operational updates from humanitarian organizations working on the crisis.

World Food Programme

Racing to reverse Somalia’s hunger tide

How funding cuts and worsening hunger are narrowing the response for children and families.
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World Food Programme

6.5 million people face high levels of hunger

The latest joint warning from the Federal Government and United Nations.
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World Food Programme

Somalia emergency

Current hunger figures, response priorities and recent field stories.
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UNICEF

Somalia Humanitarian Action for Children 2026

The combined effects of climate shocks, conflict and disease on children and essential services.
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