Trump pauses all Somali aid programs over reports US-funded warehouse destroyed

Published January 7, 2026 5:38pm ET



The State Department has paused all its foreign aid programs benefiting the Somali government in response to reports of the destruction of a World Food Programme warehouse allegedly by Somali officials.

“The State Department has paused all ongoing U.S. assistance programs which benefit the Somali Federal Government,” the State Department statement said. “Any resumption of assistance will be dependent upon the Somali Federal Government taking accountability for its unacceptable actions and taking appropriate remedial steps.”

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