IOM warns of drought-induced impact in Horn of Africa
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) last week warned that catastrophic consequences of the multi-year drought will continue in 2023 in the Horn of Africa
WFP warns drought leading to food insecurity in Horn of Africa
It added that the region has recorded a significant increase in the price of local food baskets with Somalia recording the most expensive food
Drought kills 1,235 wild animals in Kenya
She said that the situation has been aggravated by depressed rains in the arid and semi-arid areas of the country during the October-December 2021
Over 900k children acutely malnourished amid drought in Kenya
The institution noted that the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in Kenya currently stands at 4.35 million, a rise from 4.1
Drought to affect 36.1 mn in Horn of Africa
In Ethiopia, the cost of the local food basket increased by more than 33 per cent between January and June 2022, according to WFP…reports
Food insecurity to spike in Kenya amid drought
The deteriorating food situation is attributed to the fourth consecutive failed rainy season alongside the impact of the Ukraine crisis, desert locust infestation, and
More than 11 million people in Ethiopia affected by drought
More than 11 million people in Ethiopia alone are affected by the Horn of Africa drought, UN humanitarians said…reports Asian Lite News “More than
Drought Dogs Ethiopia
UN officials say drought is ravaging livelihoods of Ethiopians. A Special report The ongoing drought in parts of Ethiopia is increasingly deteriorating the living
UK govt announces $10 million support to tackle drought in Somalia
British Ambassador to Somalia, Kate Foster, said, “The situation is extremely worrying, with millions of people in desperate need of lifesaving food and clean
Tanzanian authorities warns drought caused by climate change
Tanzanian authorities have warned that prolonged drought in parts of the country caused by climate change has resulted in water scarcity and deterioration of
