Piracy resurgence in Gulf of Aden leaves more than 90 seafarers captive
The IMO urged the immediate release of more than 90 captive seafarers after a reported hijacking, as renewed piracy threatens Gulf of Aden shipping.
Somalia
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Somalia Child Hunger Crisis Deepens as 205 Facilities Close
UNICEF says 205 Somali health and nutrition facilities have closed after aid cuts, while longer journeys and rising hunger risks threaten children.
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Somalia’s Drought Pushes Rural Families Toward Baidoa Displacement Camps
Families are reaching Baidoa after failed rains, crop losses and livestock deaths depleted rural livelihoods, while hunger worsens and flood risks grow.
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UN food agencies warn hunger could worsen in 13 hotspots
An FAO-WFP outlook warns acute food insecurity could worsen through November across 13 hotspots, with Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine facing the gravest risks.
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FAO, WFP warn hunger will worsen in 13 hotspots through November
FAO and WFP warn acute hunger will worsen across 13 crisis zones from June to November 2026, with Sudan, Gaza and Nigeria among the worst hit.
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UN warns hunger will worsen in 13 crisis hotspots through November
Conflict, aid cuts and higher costs are tightening the emergency response from Sudan and Gaza to Somalia, Yemen and northeast Nigeria.