Adam Abdelmoula

Woman carry jerry cans filled with water at Kuresyon village in Galkayo, Somalia.

Drought, high temps in Somalia are pushing people to move to other towns

Climate Change

Somalia is facing a devastating drought after two years without rain. It’s the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in 40 years. And it’s pushing many people to leave their hometowns in search of better sustenance.

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