The Director of the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Hassan Isse, presented a comprehensive report at the National Drought Management Coordination Committee (NDMCC) meeting, analyzing Somalia’s drought situation for January 2026. The report provided a comparative analysis of the current drought and previous drought cycles, highlighted the need to strengthen advocacy and public awareness, and reviewed the level of financing for drought response and existing funding gaps—emphasizing the urgency of immediate humanitarian support and the importance of effective national coordination for a timely and coherent response.