The predominant themes among the calls from across the country to Radio Ergo's audience feedback platform in the week 9-15 January 2025 were drought and the need for aid. Livestock owners in various regions said they had no water or fodder for their herds, which were also affected by diseases. Farmers particularly in southern regions spoke of water scarcity and crops failing. Some callers in IDP camps appealed for aid, while two callers expressed the benefits they had received from recent interventions by aid organisations. The following summarises the calls by theme.

Aid - a caller in Bananey, Middle Shabelle region, said a borehole drilled by Islamic Relief had enabled the local farming community to grow rice that they were now successfully harvesting. The caller hoped the drought hit families in other areas would get rainfall. A female caller in Guriel, Galgadud, thanked an unnamed aid organisation for the aid they had provided. Meanwhile, in Hiran region, a caller in Beledweyne said they were concerned about organisations not distributing aid fairly, claiming that aid was distributed along clan lines. He wanted the authorities to intervene. Another caller in Jalalaqsi complained that they used to get $70 loaded on cards from WFP but the amount had now dropped to $15 and they didn't know why. A caller in Middle Shabelle said farmers needed sesame, beans and maize seeds. He added that they were poor people and needed support to be able to work on their farms. A caller in Qurdubey, Gedo region, said they were among vulnerable people in the area who were desperate having lost their livestock. He wanted his message shared because there were no government or aid agencies responding to their needs.

IDPs - a caller in Beledweyne identifying as an IDP said they were facing food and water shortage and their livestock had died following prolonged drought. He said they needed aid organisations to help them. Another caller in the district said unemployment was high and people were poor and needed jobs and help. A caller in Baidoa, Bay region, said they were IDPs facing food and water shortage in their camp. He wanted their call for help to be shared.

Climate - several callers in different regions spoke of strong winds. In Kismayo, Lower Juba, one caller said the winds were causing damage, whilst a fisherman also said the winds were challenging. A female caller in Wanlaweyn, Lower Shabelle, said they had had rain and their livestock were getting fodder, but they were praying for protection from the strong winds blowing.

Conflict - in Sanag region in Somaliland, a caller in El-Afweyn said the conflict in the area had caused people's displacement. He called for peaceful solutions to be found to end the conflicts. Another said the conflicts in this region were aggravating the impact of the drought conditions.

Drought and water shortage - in Sanag region, a female caller said they were facing severe drought and had little fodder and water for their livestock. He said they were praying for rainfall. Another caller in Shimbirale, Sanag, said the pastoralists were facing drought and water shortage and were appealing for aid intervention in the area. A female caller in Hulul complained of drought and unemployment among the youth. In Togdher region, a female caller said they were facing drought and water shortage affecting their livestock. She wanted their message shared with the aid organisations and the government. Among others in Somaliland, a caller in Hagal, Berbera district, said people were deeply concerned about the ongoing drought and diseases affecting their livestock. In Galmudug, a caller in Garad, Mudug, said there was severe drought in the area with water shortage, although generally they were doing well. Another said they hadn't seen aid organisations responding to the drought. Another said their livestock were getting weak and they needed aid organisations to reach them. Among callers from various places in Galgadud, a caller in Bahdo said they were facing drought and water shortage and needed aid organisations to help get water. A female caller in Do'oley said they faced drought conditions and diseases affecting their livestock and were appealing for help. Another female caller in Gobsan said water shortage was affecting their livestock and they needed aid to address the dire situation. A caller in Guriel said some areas had received aid and more was needed to help the vulnerable families. A female caller said the rainy seasons had been short and they prayed for more rainfall. Another in Halanley also appealed for aid. In Hiran region, a female caller said they needed water aid. A caller in Beledweyne on the other hand said although there had been little rainfall, they were getting water from the river and their livestock were doing well. A caller in El-Ma'an, Middle Shabelle region, said pastoralists were facing drought and water shortage as well as windy dusty weather, and needed the government and aid organisations to reach them. Another from Middle Shabelle said the drought was severe drought and the livestock had no fodder. He said the people were appealing for help. A caller in Wanlaweyn, Lower Shabelle, said their farms were dry and bare. Another in Lower Shabelle said they hadn't had any harvests from their farms in the past few years due to drought and appealed for help. In Bay region, two callers in Qansahdhere described water shortage due to the drying up of water catchment areas and appealed for water aid. A caller in Burgabo, Lower Juba region, also appealed for aid due to water shortage. Two callers in Bardera, Gedo region, prayed for rainfall, with one saying their crops had failed due to water shortage.

Livestock - most callers on this topic were from central regions, asking for help and advice in diagnosing and treating various diseases. One caller in Las-hordhere said they faced severe drought in the area and their livestock were sick with diarrhoea.

Environment - Radio Ergo's reports and discussions on climate and environment topics continued to draw responses from listeners. Callers in Badhan, Sanag, were concerned about uncontrolled tree cutting to produce charcoal. He wanted the authorities to hear the message and take steps to curb the deforestation. A caller in Beledweyne, Hiran, complained of people coming in cars and dumping waste and plastic in the area that was harmful to their livestock. He wanted this to be stopped.