China Donates Humanitarian Aid to Somalia Amid Heightened Drought – China Daily

China donates humanitarian aid to Somalia amid heightened drought – China Daily

China has stepped up support for Somalia’s drought response by donating a humanitarian aid package that includes $2 million in cash assistance and emergency food aid worth $2.1 million, aimed at helping millions of people facing severe food insecurity in the country. Wang Yu, Chinese ambassador to Somalia, said on Sunday that China remains committed to supporting Somalia during times of crisis. He reaffirmed China’s continued support to the Soma…

China has pledged to provide $4.1 million in aid to Somalia, which is currently facing a severe drought

MOGADISHU–China has pledged $2 million in cash and an additional 15 million yuan ($2.1 million) in emergency food aid to Somalia to combat a worsening humanitarian crisis. The announcement was made by Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu on Sunday during a ceremony in Mogadishu, where he formally handed over the assistance to the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Commissioner, Mahamud Moallim Abdulle. Ambassador Wang stated, “Today, I would like t…