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Somalia's Bay Drought Halves Child Calories, Drives Asset Sales

6/13/2026

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Story summary

Drought in Somalia's Bay region has left children receiving only half of their daily calories, weakening immunity and stunting growth.
Farmers in the Bay region are seeing sorghum and corn fields dry as crops wither and food prices rise.
Imported rice costs are rising because shipping disruptions linked to the conflict in Iran have increased prices.
Families are selling livestock, equipment, and furniture to afford basic food.

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Story summary

Drought in Somalia's Bay region has left children receiving only half of their daily calories, weakening immunity and stunting growth.
Farmers in the Bay region are seeing sorghum and corn fields dry as crops wither and food prices rise.
Imported rice costs are rising because shipping disruptions linked to the conflict in Iran have increased prices.
Families are selling livestock, equipment, and furniture to afford basic food.