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Uganda's worst drought in decades pushes vulnerable communities to the brink
Published 17 July 2026 · general
Uganda's worst drought in decades is pushing vulnerable communities to the brink. Crops have failed, hunger is spreading, and families are losing loved ones as
Uganda's worst drought in decades is pushing vulnerable communities to the brink. Crops have failed, hunger is spreading, and families are losing loved ones as the crisis deepens across the country's northeastern region and the wider Horn of Africa.
The worsening drought is reviving memories of the 2022 hunger crisis, which claimed more than 2,000 lives. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports. Find us on
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Published: July 17, 2026 • 9:43 PM IST · Updated: July 17, 2026 • 10:11 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Uganda's worst drought in decades is pushing vulnerable communities to the brink.
Crops have failed, hunger is spreading, and families are losing loved ones as the crisis deepens across the country's northeastern region and the wider Horn of Africa.
The worsening drought is reviving memories of the 2022 hunger crisis, which claimed more than 2,000 lives.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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