Israel partnership sparks hope as drought ravages Somaliland farms

Under the scorching sun in Somaliland, farmer Muhummad Mohamad Ismail digs trenches around his orange and papaya trees, carving shallow basins to trap every drop of water. After losing more than half his crop to drought, he says survival depends on making the most of what little rain falls.

“We have a water borehole with a small channel that gradually directs rainwater into it during the rainy season,” he explains. “However, due to…