Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?

Somalia is yet again unable to feed its people, with about six million facing high levels of hunger on a scale not seen in years.

The World Food Programme (WFP) says a combination of drought, conflict and displacement means many Somalis are not getting enough to eat.

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Instability has complicated aid delivery for more than three decades, with the situation now worsened by severe cuts in international aid.

The WFP says it has only a fraction of the funding needed to provide assistance.

So, what are the consequences for Somalia?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Samira Gaid – Founding director of Balqiis Insights, a think tank focusing on the Horn of Africa

Mohamed Abdi – Country director for Somalia at the Norwegian Refugee Council

Omar Mahmood – Senior analyst for Somalia at the International Crisis Group