Bossaso port statistics released this week indicate that food imports increased in July by (67%) compared to the previous month, sugar commands the largest share at 58% of the total food imports followed by wheat flour at 26%.
Cross border trade between Somalia and Ethiopia at Abudwaaq and Balanbale border points was halted this week due to insecurity.
Water scarcity continues throughout the country, water trucking is ongoing in most affected villages and price is increasing in some locations.