Severe Drought in Somalia Causes 71,000 ‘Excess Deaths,’ Report Finds

A new study has revealed that Somalia’s severe drought, which has been ongoing since 2022, has led to at least 71,000 excess deaths, far beyond the number expected in a typical year. The findings, commissioned by the U.N. Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), and Somalia’s Ministry of Health, highlight the devastating effects … Continue reading Severe Drought in Somalia Causes 71,000 ‘Excess Deaths,’ Report Finds