26/02/2026
Nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are projected to face crisis levels of hunger, and 1.8 million children under five could suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026 β including almost half a million at risk of severe malnutrition.Prolonged drought is devastating crops, livestock and livelihoods, forcing families from their homes and pushing communities to the brink.Urgent support is needed to reach every child at risk. Together, we must act now to protect Somaliaβs children. https://url-shortener.me/EL9A United Nations OCHA Somalia.