The US Agency for International Development has suspended food aid to Ethiopia after an investigation found supplies from international donors had been diverted or sold. Mr Blinken “welcomed the Ethiopian government’s commitment to work together to conduct a full investigation into the diversion of US food assistance and to hold accountable those found responsible", the US State Department said. Internally displaced Ethiopians queue to receive food aid in the Higlo camp, in the country's Somali region. ReutersThe food diversion scheme was allegedly orchestrated by federal and regional agencies in Ethiopia, as well as private grain and flour traders. Representatives from the country's government and the National Disaster Risk Management Commission of Ethiopia did not respond to requests for comment.

Source: Ethiopian News June 08, 2023 16:17 UTC