The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a grave warning regarding the state of food assistance in Somalia, indicating that without new immediate funding commitments, the aid provided could entirely stop by April. The UN agency highlighted that Somalia is currently experiencing one of its most complex hunger crises in recent years, exacerbated by two consecutive rainy seasons that have yielded little rainfall and a significant reduction in funding for humanitarian operations.

The situation is dire, with about one-quarter of Somalia's population, roughly 4.4 million people, facing food insecurity at crisis levels or worse. Among these, nearly one million individuals, including women, men, and children, are suffering from acute hunger. The WFP stressed the urgent need for immediate financial support to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the region that could have devastating effects on the population if funding is not secured.

In light of this crisis, the WFP's statement reflects the increasing challenges faced by humanitarian organizations operating in Somalia, which are heavily reliant on international funding to provide essential services to those in need. Without adequate financial resources, the possibility of halting humanitarian aid looms over the country, potentially leading to further deterioration of an already alarming humanitarian situation.