The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed the full return of all World Food Programme (WFP Aid) and commodities removed from a warehouse during port expansion activities in Mogadishu.
The government accepted full responsibility for the incident and expressed regret over the situation.
WFP Aid: Somalia Accepts Responsibility, Vows Improved Coordination
In a press statement signed and issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperations, the Somalian government disclosed that it has returned seized WFP Aid.
“To safeguard future humanitarian deliveries, authorities have provided the WFP with a larger, more suitable warehouse within the Mogadishu Port area.”
This move, according to the statement aims to improve storage capacity and ensure efficient distribution of aid.
While noting its years of consistent communication with the WFP aid, the government has also acknowledged the need to strengthen coordination with international donors.
New Mogadishu Port Warehouse Secured for Future Aid Operations
The government also pledged to review the circumstances of the removal and equally enhance communication mechanisms to prevent a recurrence.
The statement further reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to humanitarian principles, transparency, and accountability. It also emphasized the government’s value for its partnerships with the WFP, the United States, and the broader donor community.
Officials described the clarification as a key step toward resolving the issue and ensuring continued cooperation in supporting the Somali people.
In another development, the World Food Programme (WFP) has called on business leaders to invest their knowledge, capabilities, and resources in addressing global hunger. The agency issued this call at the World Economic Forum (WEF26) in Davos, Switzerland.
Similarly, at Davos, WFP is now asking business leaders to help disrupt hunger through concrete actions. Additionally, it urged global leaders to keep hunger and food security as a top-tier priority, noting its direct impact on market stability and workforce productivity.
