Famine

"Famines of biblical proportions in a few months"

UN World Food Programme Chief warns UN Security Council of hunger pandemic as COVID-19 spreads

Somalia nears famine crisis

Due to starvation and malnutrition, risk of mass death in Somalia is increasing.

Oxfam Calls for More Famine Aid from Africa

Oxfam says African governments not donating enough to famine relief in their own continent.

Somalis Flee to Ethiopia, Fearing Al-Shabab

Some Somalis have fled to Ethiopia for fear their children may be forcibly conscripted by Islamist insurgents.

UN Declares Famine in Somalia

UN: Famine in Somalia; Millions Could Die

The United Nations has declared a famine in Somalia as the worst drought in 60 years endangers some 12 million people.