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  On top of the food crisis , Somalia is also experiencing one of the longest-running civil wars in Africa. The Somali Civil War first began in 1991 when President Siad Barre’s regime was overthrown. Ever since then, the country has faced one conflict after another that has worsened the political instability. Many economic, political, and social factors have worked together to cause the Somali Civil War. These factors include clan rivalry, the rise of Islamist groups, and foreign interference in domestic affairs. Are you interested in learning more about the Somali Civil War? In this article, we’re going to give you its complete outlook and where it stands right now. Keep reading to find out. The Early Years In the early years of the Somali Civil War, most of the conflict was between the different clans in the country. Each clan fought for control, eventually breaking Somalia into fragments of multiple regions, each administered by a different faction. This essentially meant that t...

  Somalia is currently facing one of the worst food crises in the world. In fact, it’s currently at the top spot on the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Watchlist . The situation is only worsening due to Somalia’s internal instability and ongoing conflict, paired with repeated failed monsoon seasons. As the population inches closer to starvation, the country requires attention from the global community to fight the underlying causes of the problem and prevent deaths. In this article, we’re going to discuss the outlook of the food crisis in Somalia and where it’s headed in the near future. Outlook of the Food Crisis in Somalia According to the latest numbers by the United Nations, about 8.5 million people  in Somalia require protection and humanitarian assistance, while approximately 5 million are facing acute food shortages. On top of this, about 1.8 million children are estimated to be malnourished and highly susceptible to catching illnesses such as diarrhea and an...