An exiled opposition group has accused the government of failing to extend assistance to thousands of nationals affected by volcanic activity and famine in the Dankalia region. Read more »
An estimated 10 million people across East Africa are facing a severe food crisis following a prolonged drought in the region, the United Nations says. Read more »
The number of people requiring humanitarian assistance in the Horn of Africa could increase sharply in coming months due to below-average rainfall and high food and fuel prices, ... Read more »
A combination of drought and high food prices has affected at least 120,000 people in Djibouti, according to a joint rapid assessment of the impact of drought in rural areas. Read more »
These video's from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees highlights the humanitarian situation in Somali and the plight of refugees fleeing to neigbouring countries. Read more »
A "forgotten emergency" has left tens of thousands of pastoralists in Djibouti needing food and nutrition assistance as well as longer-term coping mechanisms, according to the UN. Read more »
UN agencies and the government have appealed for nearly U.S.$39 million to enable them to continue providing assistance to an estimated 120,000 people who are experiencing severe ... Read more »
At least 1,000 Somalis will arrive in Uganda for a nine-month basic military training before they can be deployed as soldiers by the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia. Read more »
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