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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 8-14 October 2026

Radio Ergo — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:00 +0000

Among the audience feedback recorded this week (8-14 October 2026) on Radio Ergo’s nationwide independent phone-in platform, several callers spoke of destructive floods that were caused by river overflows or very heavy rainfall. These came mostly from parts of Hirshabelle and Bay region in South West state. Others expressed fears of flooding as a result of the warnings circulating about El Nino. The most talked about topic among callers overall was rainfall, with many citing heavy and beneficial rain, especially across Galgadud region, Hirshabelle, South West, and Jubbaland. A smaller number cited continuing dry conditions, in some cases causing hardship, from scattered locations in Somaliland, Puntland, central regions, and Jubbaland.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 1-7 Oct 2026

Radio Ergo — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0000

(ERGO) – Calls to Radio Ergo’s independent nationwide audience feedback platform in the first week of October (1-7 October 2026) confirmed that listeners in many parts of the country started receiving the deyr rains. These included parts of Somaliland, Hirshabelle, Bay region, and some districts of Jubaland. Some described the rain as heavy or continuous. At the same time, many noted continuing drought and/or intensely hot and dry conditions, especially across central regions, Sanag in the north, a few in Bay region earlier in the week, and many in Gedo region’s Dollow district. Several callers around the country noted their concerns over El Nino and the risks of flooding and were keen to get as much information as possible. One caller in Adale, Middle Shabelle, said heavy rainfall had caused flooding and they needed help.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 24-30 September 2026

Radio Ergo — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0000

(ERGO) – Among the messages shared on Radio Ergo’s nationwide, independent audience call-in platform this week (22-30 September 2026), callers citing rainfall in their areas came mainly from parts of Hirshabelle and Jubaland states, whilst those complaining of persistent, intense drought or delayed rainfall came mainly from northern and central regions. Several wanted more information on weather updates especially the start of El Nino. Conflict in Baidoa was a major concern for callers, with several saying the airstrikes and fighting had caused deaths and displacements, and that humanitarian conditions had been worsened. Food security reports varied along with the rainfall, with some in Middle Shabelle saying they had good harvests, but others citing rising food prices and mixed fortunes due to the climatic conditions. A number of callers had questions about preventing and treating malnutrition in their children.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 17-23 Sept 2026

Radio Ergo — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:20:49 +0000

Several callers to Radio Ergo’s independent, nationwide audience feedback platform in the week 17-23 September 2026 expressed concerns about the predicted El Niño and asked for further information or assistance to help them plan ahead. The majority of calls during the week were about either rainfall or continuing drought. The overall picture presented was mixed, with some districts of the country generating calls about drought, as well as others about rain. Most callers citing rainfall were in southern regions, with some in central areas. Most citing drought conditions were in central regions, with some further north and some in the south. Some farmers in Middle Shabelle areas spoke of having good harvests and starting the next planting cycle, although several others complained of various damaging crop pests.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 3-9 Sept 2026

Radio Ergo — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:09:47 +0000

(ERGO) – This week (3-9 September 2026), a number of callers to Radio Ergo’s independent, nationwide audience feedback platform noted beneficial rainfall, particularly in Jubaland (notably in Kismayo) and Shabelle areas, some in South West, and a few in scattered central areas. However, reports of drought and harsh related impacts on livelihoods dominated the week’s feedback, with most callers on these themes coming from Somaliland, Puntland, central, and southern regions – with some notable pockets in Lower Shabelle and Gedo regions. Some farmers in riverine areas mentioned having good harvests, whilst others close to the Shabelle and Juba rivers expressed high concerns over flooding or potential risks. Conflict in various parts of the country was high on people’s agendas, as were mental health concerns. Livestock callers had questions for veterinary experts about goat and camel diseases. Audiences also showed concerns over environmental issues such as deforestation and the wanton dumping of plastic and other waste affecting people and livestock.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback analysis 13-19 August 2026

Radio Ergo — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0000

In this week’s batch of calls to Radio Ergo’s nationwide audience feedback platform (13-19 August 2026) there were two to three times as many distress calls about drought and its varied impacts on lives and livelihoods, than positive calls about rainfall and general wellbeing. Central Somalia predominated in terms of the sources of calls about drought related conditions, with some also from northern and southern parts. Quite a few spoke of rainfall and good harvests or farming prospects in some southern regions especially. There were complaints about lack of assistance from Gedo, as well as Abudwak and Togdher. Livestock herders shared reports of diseases affecting their herds, including glandular disease affecting goats and another condition killing goats and cows in southern regions.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 06 -12 Aug 2026

Radio Ergo — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Among the calls to Radio Ergo’s independent audience feedback platform in the week 6-12 August 2026, many people reported the worsening effects of continued drought with livestock losses, food and water shortages, and livestock diseases. The majority of these calls came from central parts of the country. Other callers in scattered locations in southern regions spoke of rainfall and beneficial conditions for farmers and herders. Lack of jobs and high prices concerned several callers. There was also considerable interest shown in the climatic variations, with some callers asking for more information on weather forecasts and flood risks.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 30 July – 5 Aug 2026

Radio Ergo — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0000

The calls recorded on Radio Ergo’s nationwide audience feedback platform in the week 30 July to 5 August 2026 give a glimpse into the differing fortunes of various livelihood groups across different regions of the country. For example, there were reports of good farm harvests from some southern locations alongside complaints of water shortage, food insecurity and general hardship. Rainfall was cited by callers mainly from southern regions, whilst a few spoke of localised river floods, and others mentioned continuing drought and livestock losses. Most calls about drought and its impact came from northern and central parts. Many callers in northern areas said they only had access currently to salty or brackish water. Central region callers noted the seasonal windy conditions and their hopes for the next rainy season.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 9-15 July 2026

Radio Ergo — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:45:26 +0000

The calls to Radio Ergo’s audience feedback platform in the week 9-15 July 2026 presented another mixed picture, similar to our recent reports, in terms of patterns of rainfall and drought and the impacts on people’s living conditions in different parts of the country. Many in southern regions spoke about rainfall and promising crop growth and harvests, whilst others particularly in central parts of the country complained of continuing drought and hardships. In some regions or districts, different callers gave differing descriptions of the livelihood conditions they were facing, indicating rain in some places and drought in others. There were numerous calls to the radio about livestock diseases especially affecting goats.

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Radio Ergo audience feedback report 2-9 July 2026

Radio Ergo — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:59:02 +0000

The calls to Radio Ergo’s independent nationwide audience feedback platform in the week 2-9 July 2026 were dominated in terms of numbers by people from Hirshabelle, South West, and Jubbaland states citing good rainfall and livelihood recovery. The next most popular topic was livestock disease, with callers from the same states as well as a few from central and further north describing conditions affecting goats and camels. In addition, callers mainly from parts of Puntland and central locations complained of continued or a return to dire drought conditions. On the other hand, some farmers in parts of Hirshabelle spoke of healthy crops and even bumper harvests. The first reports on the Ergo platform this year of locust invasions came from Galgadud and Hiran.

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