The Shebelle River rises in the Ogaden region and runs southeast across the Horn of Africa into Somalia, where it passes through the Hirshabelle state and Jubaland in Somalia.
Overview
- The river is largely seasonal: flows depend on rainfall and in many years it diminishes before reaching the ocean.
- Its floodplain is an important source of water for irrigation, livestock and local settlements.
- Water management and seasonal variability affect agriculture and livelihoods in both Ethiopia and Somalia.