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Russia Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Somalia Amid Severe Drought: Embassy

Russia Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Somalia Amid Severe Drought: Embassy

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Russia Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Somalia Amid Severe Drought: Embassy A consignment of 25 tonnes of food (grains, sunflower oil, canned meat) and essential... 16.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Russia Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Somalia Amid Severe Drought: Embassy A consignment of 25 tonnes of food (grains, sunflower oil, canned meat) and essential non‑food items (tents, blankets, and utensils) was officially handed over to the Somali government at Mogadishu International Airport, the Russian embassy said in a statement. The aid was provided in response to a request from Somalia’s prime minister as the country grapples with a devastating drought, according to the statement. Somali authorities expressed sincere gratitude to Russia for its timely assistance, which comes as the humanitarian situation worsens due to the dry spell, the embassy noted.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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