Somalia remains heavily dependent on international aid, with the U.S. providing $770 million in assistance last year, though only a small share went directly to the government. It remains unclear how much aid will be affected by Washington’s suspension.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
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Somalia denies aid seizure as US suspends assistance over WFP warehouse claims
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