US halts assistance to Somalia over claims food aid was illegally seized

The U.S. government has suspended its food aid program to Somalia due to allegations of aid being illegally seized. According to a U.S. official, the Trump administration has a "zero-tolerance policy for waste" and is taking this action to ensure that aid is reaching the intended recipients. The decision comes after reports that some of the food assistance provided by the U.S. was being diverted or seized by unauthorized parties. The U.S. has been a major provider of humanitarian aid to Somalia, which has faced ongoing political instability and food insecurity. The suspension of the aid program is a significant blow to the country's efforts to address its food crisis and support its vulnerable populations. The U.S. government has stated that it will continue to monitor the situation and may resume the program if it can be assured that the aid is being properly distributed.