The U.S. halted all aid to Somalia after officials allegedly stole food meant for starving civilians.

America. has halted all assistance to the federal government of Somalia due to claims that Somali officials destroyed a World Food Programme warehouse and confiscated 76 metric tons of food aid intended for vulnerable civilians that was funded by the United States. All ongoing programs were suspended by the State Department, citing a zero-tolerance policy on aid theft and diversion. Aid won't start up again until Somali authorities accept responsibility and take corrective action. The action comes after allegations that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave the order to demolish the warehouse without informing donors. It aligns with more extensive measures taken by the Trump administration to limit Somali immigration to the United States. amid accusations of fraud. Somalia has received $770 million in U.S. aid despite its ongoing poverty, conflict, and drought. aid in the last year of the Biden administration, but the majority came from foreign organizations. Because of USAID's dismantling and decreased transparency regarding foreign aid, the full impact of the suspension is still unknown.