This week’s Radio Ergo feedback platform (January 15-21, 2026) revealed widespread concern regarding the ongoing drought’s impact. Most calls originated from southern and central regions, citing food and water shortages, and requesting aid. Some callers reported livestock deaths. In Hirshabelle, callers noted low river levels and high temperatures, though a few callers in Hiran and Middle Juba reported light rainfall. The following is a summary of the calls.

One caller in Guriel requested renewed cash aid distributions from the Bahnano safety net fund, echoing previous appeals. A female caller in Haradhere camp, Adado, reported displacement, food shortages, and lack of shelter. Another in Qansahley camp, Dollow, Gedo, requested help due to drought.

In El-buur, a caller expressed concern about clan conflicts and sought Galmudug government intervention for peace. A caller in Tiyeglow, Bakool, reported living under Al-Shabab’s control and requested intervention.

A caller in Kahda, Mogadishu, cited hardships and job losses in construction. Another caller in Guriel noted youth unemployment and the need for jobs.

Radio Ergo’s nutrition and mental health programs garnered significant caller interest, prompting requests for more information and services.

Three women contacted the Radio Vet program regarding goat health. One in Guriel reported newborn deaths despite regular feeding. Another sought advice on poor feeding habits in goats. A woman in Hiran inquired about supplements for underweight goats to improve weight and milk production.

A female farmer in Burao, Togdher, requested guidance on white fungus on lemons. Another in Galkayo reported ant infestations. Callers in Gedo and Shabelle regions faced white pest damage to crops and fruit.

Female callers in Buale, Middle Juba, and Mataban, Hiran, reported some rainfall. Another caller in Beletweyne mentioned rain on January 15th.

Aside from two callers in Togdher and Bari regions citing rural drought and water shortages, most calls came from Galmudug and southern regions. A female caller in Abudwak reported severe drought, livestock deaths, and clan conflicts, seeking assistance. A woman in Adado, a single mother of five, appealed for aid due to drought and food shortages. Callers in Dusamareb and Balanbale described dire conditions affecting people and livestock, with several in Guriel reporting acute water shortages. A woman in Hiran noted dwindling options for livestock grazing. A caller in Buleburte reported a significant drop in river level. Another in Beledweyne reported drought, food shortages, and the need for aid. Several people called from parts of Middle Shabelle. A female caller in Balad reported shortages of food and water, requesting assistance for vulnerable individuals. Another noted the river was drying up. Callers in Raga-elle said their livestock were thin and needed food and cash aid. In Bay region, multiple calls from Baidoa cited severe drought and food shortages, with one woman reporting livestock losses. Among callers from Gedo, one in Dollow reported severe drought, rising prices, and food shortages. In Lower Shabelle, a caller in Shiqaley reported livestock deaths, while another in Warsheikh reported livestock losses. Another in Wanleweyne appealed for humanitarian aid.