Once again locusts were the major subject of concern this week (19-25 November 2020) according to the number of calls to Radio Ergo’s independent audience feedback platform. Locust calls came predominantly from central regions, with others from northern and some southern parts as well. Many locust callers articulated related challenges including water shortages, or floods, and stressed livelihoods. There were calls from northern areas hit by cyclone Gati. A number of communities called about water scarcity in northern regions and also Gedo in the southwest. Concerns about Coronavirus continued to generate calls especially questions about symptoms. (Note that Radio Ergo’s newsroom selectively follows up some calls for reporting purposes, whilst others are used in our thematic programme segments.)
The feedback platform is open for listeners to call in on the topic of their choice. We listen to and transcribe the messages received and compile weekly reports, as a way of sharing these local voices among a wider community, including national and international decision-makers and responders.
Read the full report and analysis of feedback from communities across Somalia.
