A famine in 2011 in Somalia claimed 260,000 lives, and that followed a drought of three rainy seasons in which the rains failed to come. This time, five rainy seasons have failed, and some worry ...

The last time a famine was declared in Somalia, in 2011, more than 250,000 people died for lack of nutrition, half of them under the age of five. The world vowed never to let it happen again.

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) ...

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) ...

Somalia's drought is being described as "extremely critical," but there is no famine projected. 3.8 million people have been displaced due to Somalia's battles with al-Shabab.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to aid worker Daud Jiran about a drought, linked to climate change, that has led to famine in the Horn of Africa.

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.

Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three ...

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

An armed conflict pitting the government of Somalia against al-Shabab terrorists is only adding to the African country's problems as it faces its worst drought in 40 years.

DOLLOW, Somalia — A man in a donkey cart comes wheeling through the dust, carrying two small, silent boys. The sky is overcast. It could rain. It won’t. It hasn’t for a very long time.

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.