A severe drought in Somalia's Puntland region has pushed up the cost of essential food items, leaving residents struggling with worsening living conditions, local officials said Sunday.

Families in Somalia are being pushed to the brink during an extreme drought, The New Arab reported. The federal government and regional leaders declared a state of emergency Nov. 11.

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A devastating drought in Somalia has reached unprecedented levels, with 1 million people now registered as displaced within the country. More than 755,000 people have been internally displaced in ...

Mahmoud Maallin Abdulle, held talks on Wednesday with US Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley IV at the American embassy in Mogadishu, with discussions focused on strengthening humanitarian ...

Mogadishu, June 13, 2025 – Halima, a 42-year-old widow with four daughters, endured immense hardship after losing her husband and livestock due to a devastating drought in rural Nugal. Displaced and ...

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RABDORE, Somalia -- Villagers call it the "War of the Well," a battle that erupted between two clans over control of a watering hole in this dusty, drought-stricken trading town. By the time it ended ...