Africa · Military + Humanitarian
US Foreign Aid to Somalia
$8B
Total Since 2001
$400M
Annual (2024)
30%
Military Aid
Military + Humanitarian
Aid Type
$8B
Total Aid Since 2001
$400M
Annual Aid (2024)
30%
Military Percentage
17M
Population
$450
GDP Per Capita
$471
US Aid Per Capita (Total)
📋 Context & Background
US has conducted 283+ drone strikes killing 1,200-1,800 people. Also provides military training to Somali forces fighting al-Shabaab. Humanitarian crisis ongoing — drought and famine.
⚠️ Controversies
202 drone strikes under Trump alone. Civilian casualties disputed. Country still without effective government after 30+ years.
💡 What $8B Could Buy Instead
The total US aid sent to Somalia since 2001 could have funded:
123,076
Teacher Salaries
200
New Schools
16
Hospitals
22,857
Affordable Homes