US To Resume WFP Food Aid in Somalia After Government Accepts Responsibility
GOOBJOOG NEWS|WASHINGTON: The United States has announced it will resume food distribution through the World Food Programme in Somalia after the Federal Government acknowledged responsibility for actions that disrupted aid operations involving U.S.-funded assistance.
In a statement issued by the US Department Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom, the U.S. said it welcomed the Somali government’s acceptance of responsibility for conduct that affected World Food Programme operations, including the handling of American-funded food aid.
“Following this statement, we will resume WFP food distribution while continuing to review our broader assistance posture in Somalia,” the U.S. said, adding that the Trump Administration maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward waste, theft, or diversion of U.S. resources.
The announcement follows recent concerns raised by U.S. authorities over the management and safeguarding of humanitarian assistance in Somalia, which led to a temporary pause in certain food distributions.
In response to the concerns, the Federal Government of Somalia said it had taken corrective measures, including the return of all World Food Programme food commodities that had been affected. Somali officials said the government accepts responsibility for the incident and is committed to ensuring that humanitarian aid is protected and reaches intended beneficiaries.
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The resumption of food distribution comes as Somalia continues to face severe humanitarian challenges driven by conflict, climate shocks, and food insecurity. The U.S. remains one of the largest donors to humanitarian operations in the country but has repeatedly stressed that continued support depends on accountability and proper use of assistance.
Washington said it will continue to review its overall assistance posture toward Somalia, signaling that while food aid through WFP will resume, broader funding decisions will remain under close scrutiny.