The World Food Programme said its investigation into the possible diversion of aid had absolved staff and partner organizations distributing food in Somalia. The US is withholding millions of dollars in aid amid fears it benefits Shabaab. Soldiers have conducted house-to-house search operations in districts under the control of the Somali government in Mogadishu. Pro-government group Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama™a is negotiating on power sharing with the transitional government.
