[7] The site of the Waheen Market fire was visited most notably by Dahabshiil CEO Abdirashid Duale,[5] Hargeisa's Mayor Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge,[6] and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi,[7] both on 2 April.

[9] The Somaliland government released $1 million shortly after the fire was extinguished to help with emergency response,[6][7] and set up a five-member committee to lead the rescue operation and efforts to assist those affected.

[8] According to Mayor Mooge, the fire could have been brought under control before causing such extensive damage, but the city's firefighters were hampered by access problems.

[3] The market, also being an important trading hub with financial links to other parts of the world including the Middle East, China, Asia, and Europe, will likely cause long term economic damage to the nation as well.

[5] On 3 April, Somaliland officials launched an international appeal for USD $2 billion to urgently deliver humanitarian support to the families and businesses affected by the fire.

[12] United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the fire and voiced his sympathy in a message on Twitter, saying also that the "UK will do what we can to support Somaliland's rebuilding effort".

[11] Another event in Sheffield raised money by holding a Iftar dinner with local councillors, MPs, and Somaliland community members on 3 May.

[20] On the morning of 2 April, United States Ambassador to Somalia Larry Andre spoke with President Abdi on the phone, saying he was "relieved no one was seriously hurt".

The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs also offered their condolences to Somaliland, wishing "those injured [a quick] recover[y]".

[18] Former President of Kosovo Behgjet Pacolli said he was "saddened to see the destruction caused by the fire" and called on the international community to assist in the reconstruction efforts.