US suspends all assistance to Somalia’s Federal government

Key Highlights

• “The Trump Administration has a zero-tolerance policy for waste, theft, and diversion of life-saving assistance and has paused all U. S.
• assistance programs benefiting the Somali Federal Government,” the department said in a statement.
• “Any resumption of assistance will be dependent upon the Somali Federal Government, taking accountability for its unacceptable actions and taking appropriate remedial steps,” it said.
• Warehouse in Mogadishu port has been demolished by port authorities, said a WFP spokesperson, cited by Washington Examiner.
• The warehouse contained specialized nutritious foods intended for the treatment of malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women, girls and children, the spokesperson said.