Somalia Faces Imminent Food Crisis as WFP Funding Dries Up
WFP warns Somalia’s food assistance programs could collapse by April 2026 without $95 million in urgent funding, risking famine for millions amid severe drought.
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WFP warns Somalia’s food assistance programs could collapse by April 2026 without $95 million in urgent funding, risking famine for millions amid severe drought.
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