Dossier
Middle Jubba region
Coverage of Middle Jubba region in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
Thousands of people in Somalia are fleeing a yearslong drought and deepening humanitarian crisis, moving from rural areas into major hubs like Baidoa. Approximately 2 million people are currently facing emergency levels of food insecurity due to combinations of climate shocks, conflict, and economic pressures. Humanitarian groups warn that increased international assistance is urgently needed as the region remains highly vulnerable to extreme weather.