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.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Clashes between government and opposition fighters in Somalia’s Baidoalist 2 of 3Thousands flee drought in Somalia amid sharp aid declinelist 3 of 3Somali army clashes with rebel forces for control of key city Baidoaend of listInstability 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 BaysGuests:Samira Gaid – Founding director of Balqiis Insights, a think tank focusing on the Horn of AfricaMohamed Abdi – Country director for Somalia at the Norwegian Refugee CouncilOmar Mahmood – Senior analyst for Somalia at the International Crisis Group
Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?
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