The calls about prolonged severe drought just surpassed the number of those reporting rainfall in this week’s batch (16-22 March 2026) of feedback collected on Radio Ergo’s independent nationwide call-in platform. Some of those mentioning rain indicated that it was scattered or inadequate, or that it began and then stopped. Many callers talked about livestock losses and failing farms, as well as water scarcity and high prices. Also, many callers appealed for aid. The rejection by traders of the Somali shilling notes was also a topic of concern for callers in southern regions.
Read the full report and analysis of feedback from communities across Somalia
