In 2010, drought struck Somalia, and shortly after famine followed. When the rains returned, a quarter of a million people had died. Last Tuesday, the country’s government declared the current ...

The United Nations officially declared famine in two regions of southern Somalia as the Horn of Africa region continues to suffer from the worst drought in 60 years.

In pictures: The worst drought in 40 years Following four seasons of consecutive failed rains, the worst drought in East Africa in 40 years has put the region on the brink of famine ...

Makeshift shelters on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia, house people displaced by drought and famine, June 4, 2022. – AP Photo / Farah Abdi Warsameh Doctor Mustaf Yusuf treats Ali Osman, 3, who ...

The drought in the Horn of Africa and the famine in Somalia has left more than two million children at risk of starvation. Al-Qaida-linked militants in Somalia vowed to keep most international aid ...

Baidoa, surrounded by Al-Shabab militants, is at the heart of Somalia's worst drought in 40 years. Aid groups warn of impending famine. "The needs are overwhelming," says a UNICEF specialist.

Historic famine looms as drought grips East Africa Four failed rainy seasons and supply chain disruptions threaten millions with food insecurity. (Photo by Ed Ram / Getty Images) ...

The worst drought in 40 years is pushing Somalia to the brink. If it triggers a rare famine declaration, the militant group Al Shabab will also be to blame.

Drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia The U.N. says half a million such children are at risk of death. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ...

Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three since 1990 and are expected to intensify further.

A rare famine declaration could be made within weeks. Climate change and fallout from the war in Ukraine are in part to blame. Somalia is in the midst of the worst drought anyone there can remember.