Djibouti (Dawan Africa) – The Djibouti Government has officially launched a national emergency relief campaign to address the severe drought impacting the country’s rural areas, with a particular focus on regions suffering from widespread water shortages and deteriorating living conditions.
Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed chaired the third follow-up meeting of the National Drought Response Plan on Tuesday, July 7, 2025. The meeting was attended by key ministers, military officials, and senior government members, and focused on accelerating relief efforts in Dikhil, Obock, Tadjourah, Ali Sabieh, and Arta.
In a statement, the government outlined a comprehensive relief strategy that includes the distribution of clean water, food, and animal feed to the affected regions. The plan also involves repairing and digging new wells, installing water storage tanks, and deploying mobile health units to support vulnerable populations, particularly breastfeeding mothers and children, to prevent malnutrition.
According to the Djibouti News Agency (ADI), over 500 families have already received emergency aid since the relief operations began. The government expects to reach even more affected individuals in the coming days. Regional governors have been assigned to manage the distribution of supplies, in close collaboration with humanitarian organizations and civil society groups.
Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed called on all government agencies, volunteers, and citizens to unite in their efforts to assist those living in rural areas. He stressed, "Unity and cooperation are key to overcoming the challenges posed by the drought."
The government also pointed to the current drought as a direct consequence of global climate change, which continues to exacerbate difficulties for communities dependent on livestock and rain-fed agriculture in Djibouti.
