Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Somalia is facing a severe food security emergency, with an estimated 4.4 million people suffering from acute hunger, the Somali Disaster Management (SoDMA) confirmed on Thursday. The situation has worsened by 29 percent since earlier this year, driven by prolonged drought, violent conflict, and reduced humanitarian aid. Officials warn that without urgent support, the crisis could escalate further in the coming months.

The Horn of Africa nation continues to battle the extremist group Al-Shabaab, alongside armed clashes between federal forces and regional fighters. In recent weeks, fighting in the Gedo region of Jubaland has displaced 38,000 people internally and forced over 10,200 across the Kenyan border. These conf...