Summary
The U.N. food agency plans to reduce food aid in Somalia due to a lack of funding. This change will decrease the number of people receiving emergency help from 1.1 million to 350,000 by November, even though millions are experiencing severe hunger due to climate change, conflict, and waning aid support.
Key Facts
- The U.N.'s World Food Program (WFP) will cut food aid for 750,000 people in Somalia by November.
- The agency cites "critical funding shortfalls" as the reason for reducing aid.
- Currently, approximately 4.6 million people in Somalia are facing crisis levels of hunger.
- Around 1.8 million children in Somalia could suffer from acute malnutrition this year.
- The country is affected by climate change-induced droughts, floods, and ongoing conflicts.
- U.S. cuts in foreign aid have made it harder for humanitarian groups to provide support.
- The WFP states it requires $98 million to continue supporting 800,000 people through early 2026.
