The 2024 humanitarian situation in Somalia shows a mixed trajectory, with slight improvements from previous years but ongoing vulnerabilities, as per the latest report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The devastating drought (2020–2023) and severe flooding (late 2023) have caused widespread displacement and strained resilience.
Notably, conflict-driven insecurity surpassed climate shocks as the primary cause of internal displacement, accounting for 53% of cases due to inter-clan fighting, particularly in Mudug and Gedo regions.
However, the resilience of millions remains fragile as the cyclical nature of droughts and floods continues to challenge recovery efforts.
The below-average Deyr rains (October–December 2024) threaten agricultural output, raising concerns of potential drought conditions and heightened humanitarian needs in 2025, as highlighted in OCHA’s report.
This underscores the urgency for enhanced climate adaptation, conflict resolution, and robust humanitarian support systems.