Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened

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Published on August 31, 2026 • Originally reported by Durrie Bouscaren. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A child is screened for malnutrition at a health clinic in Baidoa, Somalia, where drought and other conditions have sparked concerns about famine.

The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September. What's the reason for this back-and-forth?

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