Drought in the Horn of Africa Leaves 28 Million People Facing Food Shortages

On December 5, the African Union convened a high-level pledging conference on the Horn of Africa drought in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya have now experienced five consecutive rainy seasons with insufficient rainfall, triggering a severe drought that has left over 28 million people facing a food crisis. The conference raised approximately $1.8 billion in emergency aid, covering nearly 70% of the response plan’s requirements. Funds will prioritize relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas.