Somalia most affected by drought in region, with millions needing urgent assistance

The European Commission said Tuesday it expects around 15% lower yield averages in corn, maize, and soybean as Europe experiences the worst drought in 500 years.

Famine prevention efforts in Somalia only 46% funded as country experiences one of its worst droughts in more than 40 years

Since 2000, number, duration of droughts have risen 29%, according to World Meteorological Organization,