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The Horn of Africa is facing the most severe drought for years. Estimates of the number of people affected reach 12 million and “famine” has been declared in Somalia. Here we bring forward the voices of some of the people affected by the drought, news from the ground and reflections on the underlying causes. Roll over pictures below for features.
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#Somalia: #Foodcrisis subsides, but humanitarian needs remain acute
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 05/03/2012 16:09pm |
Because of the failure of seasonal rains, Somalia has been in the grip of a severe drought that started in October 2010 and had dramatic humanitarian consequences in 2011. Nearly two decades of conflict, poor security conditions and widespread lawlessness... More
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Drought is likely to return to Somalia and other parts of the Horn of Africa
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 02/03/2012 14:15pm |
KIGALI, 29 February 2012 (IRIN) - Drought is likely to return to Somalia and other parts of the Horn of Africa over the next three months, say regional climate scientists meeting in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The forecast comes just weeks after the... More
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East Africa: out of famine, but for how long?
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 28/02/2012 08:54am |
For many vulnerable people in east Africa, every year is a food crisis. People with different livelihoods have specific annual periods where food is in short supply. For instance, agro-pastoralist farmers who depend upon both livestock and growing... More
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#Rwanda: Charity Concert Raises Funds for #Somalia
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 27/02/2012 18:04pm |
The Indagamirwa Cultural Troupe wowed the crowd with their catchy lyrics enabling the mesmerised crowed to attempt a little sing along. They also pulled out fantastic cultural performances in different ways that aroused even some of the revellers... More
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#Somalia: Far from a failed state?
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 21/02/2012 13:00pm |
With leaders from more than 50 countries and international organisations due to gather this week for the London Conference on Somalia, BBC Africa analyst and Somalia specialist Mary Harper argues that Somalia's business leaders offer reasons to hope... More
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#Kenya: Security Forces Abusing Civilians Near #Somalia Border - AlertNet #hornofafrica
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 12/01/2012 11:50am |
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#Somalia: #Famine persists, and mixed options for next season's crops #hornofafrica
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 11/01/2012 15:32pm |
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BBC News - #Somalia 'faces threat to $100m in US remittances' #famine
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 28/12/2011 10:46am |
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Twin blasts in #Dadaab raise concerns of worsening security - UNHCR
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 22/12/2011 14:50pm |
GENEVA, December 21 (UNHCR) – An improvised explosive device went off on Tuesday near the market at the Ifo refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya. There were no casualties but a police vehicle was damaged. The explosion came just a day after a blast... More
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#Djibouti troops join AU force in #Somalia - BBC News
Channel 16 Horn of Africa Posterous | 21/12/2011 11:04am |
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