Despite stretched resources, the government, with support from humanitarian partners, continues to address the triple challenge of drought, flooding and inter-communal conflict.
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Ethiopia + 4 more
Population movements from South Sudan into Ethiopia continue
As a result of continued fighting and food insecurity in South Sudan, approx. 3,000 new arrivals were reported in Pagak, Gambella in July. There are currently some 843,374 refugees in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia + 1 more
At least 8.5 million people in Ethiopia require food assistance
The mid-year review of the 2017 humanitarian requirements reveals a significant change in the humanitarian context, requiring urgent life-saving interventions due to exacerbated drought conditions.
Community engagement helps mitigate acute watery diarrhea situation in Ethiopia’s Somali region
Engaging communities allowed response teams to understand the power relations, influencers and preferred communication channels in the Somali Region.
Somalia + 6 more
Drought-hit Horn of Africa to receive further €60 million in EU aid
The additional funding brings the total amount donated to the region, including Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda, to almost €260 million since the beginning of this year.
Yemen + 4 more
Preventable cholera claiming lives at an alarming rate across East Africa and Yemen
So far, the deadly disease has hit about 300,000 people in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and other countries. Yemen is worst hit, with cholera having claimed 1,500 lives in just two months.
Thousands hit by outbreak of acute watery diarrhoea in Ethiopia's Somali region
Exacerbated by one of the worst droughts in 30 years, the outbreak has affected more than 16,000 people in the whole region since the start of the year, with about 3,500 new cases per month.
Somalia + 3 more
DEC warns of spike in waterborne diseases in drought-hit eastern Africa
Prolonged drought, conflict and food and water shortages have left 16 million people on the brink of starvation and resulted in a spike in the number of AWD cases – a key symptom of cholera.
Kenya + 3 more
UN relief chief: 'We must act now to save lives in Kenya and Horn of Africa'
On a visit to northern Kenya today, Stephen O’Brien saw the devastating impact of drought on rural communities and called for international support for communities affected by conflict and drought in the region.
Somalia + 2 more
Horn of Africa drought: Lessons learned?
Humanitarian agencies call for action as more than 15 million people in Somalia, south-eastern Ethiopia, and northern and eastern Kenya are facing food and water shortages.
Ethiopia + 1 more
Two million Ethiopian pastoralists need emergency food aid
Major funding requirements are expected for early 2017, as there are concerns over water availability, livestock health and the Meher harvest in southern and eastern Ethiopia.