Somalia, WFP Agree Shift toward Long-Term Food Security Solutions

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and the World Food Programme have agreed to scale up efforts aimed at reducing food insecurity by shifting focus from emergency aid to longer-term resilience and domestic production.

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met a senior WFP delegation led by Matthew Hollingworth in Mogadishu, where both sides outlined steps to better support farmers and pastoralists and strengthen food systems.

Both sides agreed on a shared push to expand programmes that help communities make use of seasonal rains, improve agricultural output and reduce dependence on external assistance.

The move reflects a broader policy shift by the federal government and its partners toward sustainable solutions, as repeated droughts and floods continue to disrupt livelihoods and drive humanitarian needs.

Somalia has in recent years faced cycles of extreme weather, leaving millions reliant on aid, but authorities say improved coordination and investment in local production could help ease long-term pressures.

The talks also highlighted the importance of linking humanitarian support with development initiatives, as Somalia works to build resilience and stabilise its economy.