Photo: In the drought-ravaged Gedo region of Somalia, obtaining water can involve treks of 20km or more. Mohamed Gaarane/IRINSomalia Famine 'Not Far Off' -- BBC
Desperate government officials in drought-stricken areas of Somalia are telling people to survive by eating leaves, as the drought situation worsens, hardy camels die and the announcement of a state of famine draws closer.
This is the season of the Gu in Somalia, the time of the life-giving rainy season that lasts from April to the end of July.
But the rains have not come for the second successive time and in its place has come a severe drought, which is threatening at least four million lives in Somalia alone.
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More News On Famine Fears In Somalia
UN aid group ready to work with al-Shabab -- Al Jazeera
African Union calls for Somalia drought aid -- AFP
WFP considers returning to rebel-held Somali regions -- AFP
WFP mulls resuming S.Somalia food aid -- Alertnet
World Food Program Exploring Return to Southern Somalia -- Voice of America
African Union makes aid appeal for drought stricken Somalia -- IBTimes
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