SUMMARY
Somalia’s humanitarian requirements remained critically elevated amid a challenging global financial landscape. November 2025 was characterized by a severe drought emergency, officially announced by the Federal Government on November 10, following unsuccessful Deyr rains. This situation has resulted in severe food and water scarcity, increased malnutrition rates, and heightened displacement, prompting urgent humanitarian requests. Projections indicated that over 4.4 million people would experience acute food insecurity through December, and 1.85 million children would suffer from acute malnutrition until July 2026. Gedo region alone reported 33,500 households in urgent need of water. Primary factors contributing to the crisis included the failed Deyr rains, ongoing conflict, elevated food prices, and livestock depletion. With only 23.7% of the 2025 HNRP requirement secured, substantial funding deficiencies exist across crucial sectors including WASH, Food Security, and Health. Given that approximately one-quarter of the population faces severe acute food insecurity, immediate scaling up of livelihood support and food assistance is necessary to avert the collapse of local livelihoods, widespread food shortages, and loss of life.

Security conditions remained extremely unstable. Al-Shabaab continued exerting pressure in South-Central regions, which was countered by intensified Somali military operations. Mogadishu experienced persistent urban insecurity involving targeted improvised explosive devices (IEDs), counter-terrorism operations, and violent protests over land disputes. In other areas, tensions increased when Somaliland rejected visas issued by the Somali government. The Somalia Civil Aviation Authority cautioned airlines against transporting passengers to Hargeisa without Somali e-visas, threatening punitive measures. Conversely, Somaliland mandated that all operators obtain prior approval for airspace access.