MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Planning Minister, Mohamud A. Sheikh Farah “Beene-beene,” said the government is seeking closer coordination with humanitarian partners to ensure scarce resources reach communities most vulnerable to food insecurity, drought and flooding.
The minister said he discussed food security, climate resilience and aid coordination with World Food Programme Acting Executive Director Carl Skau, with both sides agreeing to reduce duplication, jointly mobilize funding and expand private-sector involvement while aligning humanitarian efforts with Somalia’s national priorities.
The approach reflects a growing emphasis on moving beyond repeated emergency responses toward resilience and longer-term systems that can withstand climate shocks. Somalia has experienced a succession of droughts and floods in recent years, leaving vulnerable communities exposed to recurring disruptions to food production and livelihoods.
For the government, the challenge is not only raising more funding but ensuring that available assistance is better coordinated and reaches communities facing the greatest needs. The proposed greater involvement of private businesses also points to an effort to broaden the financing base for food security and resilience programmes.
Climate risks are expected to remain a major concern. Recent assessments have warned that stronger El Niño conditions in the second half of 2026 could bring drought, floods and storms to vulnerable regions, potentially adding pressure to already stretched humanitarian systems.
The discussions between Mogadishu and the WFP therefore come as Somalia tries to balance immediate humanitarian needs with longer-term efforts to strengthen communities against repeated climate shocks.
