Drought pushes Horn of Africa into $2.68 billion funds appeal
Women carrying jerrycans in search of water in Erebti, Ethiopia on June 09, 2022. There has been a severe drought in the Horn of Africa. PHOTO | EDUARDO SOTERAS | AFP
Countries in the Horn of Africa — Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia — will need more than $2.68 billion to support key sectoral needs in the coming four months as a result of the ongoing drought in the region.
Regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), on Wednesday raised the appeal for urgent humanitarian response to supply basic needs such as water, food and pasture to save those affected by drought.
