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Horn of Africa Drought Situation Reports

The humanitarian crisis in the region continues to deepen affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Currently, 22.2 - 22.7 million people are in highly food insecure (IPC Phase 3+).

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Horn of Africa Drought Situation Report #8: March 1 to April 30 2023 30 Apr 2023 PDF 1.7 MB
Horn of Africa Drought Situation Report #7: 1 February - 1 March 2023 01 Mar 2023 PDF 2.2 MB

Executive summary

The situation in Kenya

In Kenya, northern counties (Turkana, Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir and Garissa) are projected to face Emergency (IPC Phase 4) between March and June 2023.

The situation in Somalia

For Somalia, Famine (IPC Phase 5) is no longer considered the most likely scenario, however, agropastoralist population in Burkhaba district and IDP settlements in Baidoa and Banadir face a Risk of Famine if the 2023 Gu rains are worse than forecasted and assistance does not reach the most vulnerable.

The situation in Ethiopia

Although IPC analysis is not possible in Ethiopia at the moment, IPC compatible analysis demonstrates that in southern Ethiopia some areas are within IPC Phase 3 and 4 between March and June 2023.