Dr Erin McFee1 and Mohamed Ibrahimrashid Khalif The disengagement and reintegration of al-Shabaab militants—an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group that has waged an insurgency in Somalia since 2006—is...
March 2025 IPC Projection Analysis Overview The March 2025 IPC AFI/AMN projection analysis update was organized by the IPC Core Group. The IPC Global Support Unit (GSU) provided technical support...
In Somalia, chronic conflict, climate shocks, and fragmented governance create a complex humanitarian context that profoundly impacts Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights. Currently, over 3.2...
In late March, the IPC Technical Working Group in Somalia conducted an update of their analysis released in February 2025. This update reflects the likely impact of the major reduction in...
In 2025, Somalia is prioritizing 30 districts under the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). Note that 11 of these 30 districts are also in the top 15 districts projected to receive the...
Overview Somalia’s food crisis is a protracted one, lasting over three decades. The ongoing conflict is having devastating impacts on the country, triggering food insecurity and displacement...
KEY MESSAGES Clan conflicts in Somalia are escalating as a result of disputes over land, water, and political power, displacing over 250,000 people and killing more than 600 between January 2024 and...
Driven by poor rainfall, localized flooding, conflict/insecurity, high food prices, disease and poor health access, levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition remain high in many parts of...
Below-average rainfall in October-December 2024 led to a substantial reduction in crop output in agropastoral and riverine livelihoods and faster pasture and water depletion in pastoral areas.
Authors Abdullahi, Said Singh, Radhika Takaindisa, Joyce Giacomelli, Camilla Sax, Niklas Carneiro, Bia Pacillo, Grazia Abstract/Description This study explored the interplay between the climate,...
Executive Summary Project Background In Somalia, the World Food Programme (WFP) has adjusted its efforts to better support local food systems and align with the government’s development priorities...
Somalia’s population is increasingly exposed by climate extremes, with 2023 seeing the worst drought in decades followed by the most extensive floods in generations within the span of just a few...
In Somalia, widespread energy poverty and a heavy reliance on conventional energy sources are deeply linked to ongoing conflict dynamics. Dependence on firewood and charcoal worsens environmental...
Executive Summary This study on housing, land and property (HLP) rights in the Afgooye District of Somalia was commissioned by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and conducted by Roots Development...
Executive Summary In 2023, Somalia endured its worst drought in decades, followed by the most extensive floods in generations. These natural disasters, combined with forced evictions, military...
Key Messages Overall mortality in early 2024 was below the WHO emergency threshold and appeared lower than during recent years of peak drought. The estimated crude death rate (CDR) is 0.24 deaths per...
Key Highlights The Deyr 2024 season in Somalia was marked by significant rainfall deficits, poor temporal and spatial distribution, and prolonged dry spells leading to moderate - severe drought...
Executive Summary Somalia ranks second globally in exposure to natural hazards and 14th in overall disaster risk; its extremely low ability to cope with recurrent catastrophes has resulted in...
Recurrent shocks from climatic events such as drought and floods, as well as conflict and insecurity, and disease outbreaks, continue to exacerbate humanitarian needs in Somalia
AUTHORS: Victor Villaa, Frans Schapendonka, Niklas Saxa, Benson Kenduiywoa, Rym Benzidb, Abdimajid Nunowc and Grazia Pacilloa Abstract/Description Somalia has long struggled to overcome the social,...
