The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the complete restoration of all food commodities that were temporarily removed from a warehouse at Mogadishu Port during port expansion works, with the supplies now returned to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to maintain relief operations.

Through an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation acknowledged full responsibility for the incident, characterizing it as “unfortunate” and voicing sincere regret over occurrences inconsistent with Somalia’s official stance toward humanitarian partners and the international community.

The Ministry explained that governmental measures aimed to address commodities impacted by essential port expansion works, confirming that all shipments have been securely reinstated to guarantee delivery to intended beneficiary populations in Somalia without additional postponement.

As part of efforts to bolster relief infrastructure, the government revealed the provision of a new WFP warehouse within Mogadishu Port, offering greater space and enhanced technical capabilities to improve storage efficiency and enable future distribution under secure conditions.

These Somali initiatives follow international reports expressing concern about approximately 76 metric tons of food aid and the temporary halt of critical humanitarian programs funded by the United States.

The announcement indicated that concerned authorities will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident’s circumstances, while establishing direct communication and coordination frameworks with international organizations to prevent analogous logistical challenges or misunderstandings moving forward.

Mogadishu reiterated its unwavering dedication to global humanitarian principles, transparency, and accountability, stressing that protecting international aid, ensuring its safe transit, and supporting relief operations continues to be a foremost national priority for the Federal Government amid ongoing challenges.

The declaration additionally highlighted the robust strategic partnership between Somalia, the WFP, the United States, and all international donors, acknowledging their crucial and continued contribution to promoting social stability and enhancing food security for Somalia’s most at-risk populations.

The Ministry concluded by confirming that resolving this issue demonstrates the nation’s genuine commitment to improving collaboration with the international community and guaranteeing unimpeded humanitarian aid flow to achieve common developmental and relief objectives between Somalia and its global partners.

This diplomatic approach highlights the Somali government’s determination to restore confidence among international donors, especially Washington, after a technical issue jeopardized relief distribution. The timing is critical as Somalia strives to establish administrative authority while maintaining full adherence to international standards for civilian aid protection.