The World Food Programme (WFP) issued a grave warning about its humanitarian operations in Somalia, indicating that without immediate funding, it will be unable to continue providing food assistance beyond April. Currently, the WFP's outreach has dramatically decreased, from assisting approximately 2.2 million people in early 2025 to just over 600,000 today. This reduction highlights the serious funding crisis that the agency is facing, compounded by broader cuts in aid from the United States amid concerns of corruption in aid distribution.

In January, the U.S. suspended its aid to Somalia due to reports of theft and government interference, which followed the destruction of a U.S.-funded warehouse in Mogadishu. Recently, the U.S. announced a resumption of food distribution through the WFP, but the overall situation remains precarious as all UN agencies are reporting critical shortfalls. The reduction in assistance has dire implications for millions of Somalis reliant on international aid, especially given recent trends in U.S. foreign aid policy under the current administration.

WFP officials, including Director Ross Smith, have voiced deep concerns over the worsening conditions in Somalia, stating that the situation is deteriorating at an alarming rate. With the increased urgency of the WFP's funding needs, immediate financial support is critical to avert a humanitarian disaster. The warning serves as a call to action for the international community to address Somalia's escalating crisis as millions face the risk of starvation if assistance ceases.