Urban Camel Farming Thrives for Pastoralists in Drought-Hit Somalia
The Resilient Camel: A Tale of Adaptation and Hope
A camel herder milking his camels. File Photo
In the northeastern corner of Somalia, a transformation is taking place—one rooted in resilience and adaptability. Dahir Abdullahi Ali, a 40-year-old camel herder, has found a novel way to sustain his family of nine amidst the harsh realities of life in the Galgadud region. After enduring three long years of relentless drought, Dahir made the pivotal decision to migrate his herd of camels to the outskirts of Adado town, where…