Elder in Southern Somalia appeals for Drought Assistance After Failed Rains, Storyline:National News A traditional elder in Southern Somalia has called for an international aid as parts of Gedo region raved a drought that has left hundred thousands of the population in dire need. Elder… 1 min read
3 mins read Storyline:National News Hyenas attack hungry women as Somaliland’s drought deepens – charity By Reuters Somaliland risks descending into famine amid a severe drought that has killed thousands of livestock, an international aid agency warned on Friday, adding there were reports of some…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Science & Tech UN agencies adopt unified humanitarian response in Puntland and Somaliland as drought persists UN agencies have stepped up humanitarian response in Puntland and Somaliland to support communities cope with severe drought exacerbated by El Niño conditions. The World Food Programme, WFP and UNICEF…
1 min read Storyline:National News Flash floods kill seven people in Awdal, Somaliland as drought persists Seven people have been confirmed dead among them the elderly and children in Awdal region, Somaliland following flash floods in the last few days. Awdal governor Mohamud Ali Suleiman told…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somaliland receives USD 1m to deal with drought from Somalia The breakaway Somaliland administration has received USD 1 million from Somali government to deal with the humanitarian emergency caused by the severe drought that has hit many Somaliland’s regions. Somali Drought…
1 min read Storyline:National News Fundraising for drought affected people hits 33,000 US dollars for the first day 33,000 US dollars have pooled by Drought Response Committee in the first day with large number of people donating money for drought affected regions in the country. Somali Federal ministers including interior…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Aid agencies in Somalia appeal for $105m to stem drought effects in northern Somalia Humanitarian agencies in Somalia have called for $105 million to scale up critical, lifesaving assistance for close to 2 million Somalis as drought ravages northern parts of Somalia. The appeal…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Five die of hunger in northern Somalia as severe drought hits several regions At least 5 people have died in Awdal Somalia’s northern region due to hunger as drought severely hits several regions of the country. Abiib Aw-Ahmed Aweeye, Harrirad district commissioner in Awdal…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Federal government to release $ 1 million for drought intervention Somali government Sunday announced that US 1 million will be released to fight hunger in drought affected region amid deaths have been reported from some regions. The emergency cash transfers will…
1 min read IFRC appeals for $1.3 million to support 78,990 drought affected people in Somalia International Federation of Red Cross launches emergency appeal for $1.3 million to enable it support Somali Red Crescent Society to deliver assistance and support to 78,990 drought-affected people for 6…
