×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Human-caused climate crisis fueling drought in the Horn of Africa- study

A woman looks at a carcass of a cow in the drought affected Higlo Kebele, Adadle woreda, Somali region of Ethiopia. [Reuters]

Human activities are responsible for the devastating drought currently plaguing the Horn of Africa, new scientific evidence shows.

About 50 million people in the Horn of Africa and 100 million in neighboring regions have been directly affected by the drought. The situation is critical, with up to 20 million people facing acute food insecurity and potential famine.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in