Somalia's Hunger Crisis Worsens as 6.5 Million Face Starvation from Climate and Conflict

Severe drought, failed rainy seasons, and ongoing conflict have pushed over 6.5 million people in Somalia into acute hunger, with children particularly vulnerable to life-threatening malnutrition. The combined effects of climate shocks and protracted violence have devastated livelihoods, leaving families without food or water. Humanitarian agencies warn that without urgent aid, the situation could deteriorate further, echoing the famine of 2011. Immediate international support is critical to avert a catastrophic loss of life.