Malnutrition is on the rise in Somalia, says new report

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren

Published August 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM HST

A drought is driving a hunger crisis in Somalia. UNICEF says global funding cuts have hampered its ability to respond.

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