Somalia is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as a prolonged drought exacerbated by conflict and sharply rising food prices pushes millions toward starvation, while humanitarian aid slows down.
According to UN‑linked forecasts, as many as 4.4 million Somalis could face crisis‑level food insecurity between April and mid‑2025 if rains continue to fail and aid remains insufficient. Already, millions are reported to be experiencing acute hunger, with the hardest hit being displaced families, pastoralists, and impoverished farmers whose livelihoods have collapsed.
The aid slowdown comes at the worst possible moment: with a record drought, many communities have depleted food and water stocks. The cut in assistance risks undoing gains made in preventing famine, especially for children who are already facing worsening malnutrition, disease, and displacement.
Humanitarian agencies warn of a looming disaster unless immediate international support is mobilized, including food aid, stable water supply, and funding for long‑term climate‑resilience and livelihood restoration.
