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Food Shortages Loom Again in Somalia, But Refugees Can’t Escape Water Crisis

Food Shortages Loom Again in Somalia, But Refugees Can’t Escape Water Crisis

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Poor rains have led to crop failures in Somalia, and the threat of food price increases could push parts of the country back into famine. Meanwhile, there is little relief for those who fled to neighboring Kenya, as the refugee camps there are facing water shortages.

The Stream, August 6: U.S. Drought Expands to 64 Percent

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Drought Drought has reached 64 percent of the area of the 48…
food price volatility map

Watching World Droughts and Food Stocks

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The world food situation isn’t looking good right now. …

The Stream, July 6: Hunger Looms in Somalia and Sudan

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aid organizations are warning of a possible famine in Sudan,…

The Stream, July 5: Africa’s Shrinking Glaciers

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A team of scientists and photographers has embarked on a mission…
The Stream

The Stream, June 28: Nutrient Pollution Choking the Mississippi River

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What does Chicago have to do with the growing algae blooms in…

The Stream, June 13: Land Grabs Threaten Africa’s Water

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Large-scale foreign investment in Africa's farmland is a threat…

The Stream, June 8: A Tipping Point for World Climate and Resources

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A study by European scientists warns that large geoengineering…

Water & Weapons Part II: Water Hostages in Egypt

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Farmers use tourists as leverage to get water.

The Stream, May 23: Glacial Floods, Robot Fish, and Missing School for Water

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Chile A glacial lake in Chile's Patagonia region drained for…
Water Conflict Map

Water As A Weapon — Weapons For Water

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Following devastating news of poisoned children in Afghanistan, reporter Codi Yeager look at water security and conflicts around the globe.

A Precarious Recovery: Food Security Remains Uncertain in the Horn of Africa

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Although a repeat famine is unlikely, the situation in East Africa remains dire despite recent rains.