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Belgium urges US to spare contraceptives bound for Africa
Belgium‘s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has called on the Trump administration to abandon its plan to destroy a massive stockpile of contraceptives intended for sub-Saharan Africa. The supplies, valued at approximately $10 million, include implants and intrauterine devices crucial for birth control initiatives in some of the world’s poorest countries. Prevot emphasized the importance of […]
Judge blocks Trump’s bid to cut $4 billion in US foreign aid
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot unilaterally slash billions of dollars of foreign aid appropriated by Congress. District Judge Amir Ali in Washington stated that the White House cannot withhold about $4 billion in funds approved for foreign assistance through international agencies like USAID. Ali emphasized that “whatever the reason, […]
Trump’s foreign aid cuts spark concerns over humanitarian impact
US President Donald Trump has initiated a move to cancel nearly $5 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, sparking concerns over the potential humanitarian impact. The Trump administration has employed a rare budgetary maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” to bypass Congress and unilaterally withhold the funding. This tactic, last used in 1977, allows Trump […]
US Appeals Court Lets Trump Slash Billions in Foreign Aid
A United States appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can proceed with efforts to slash foreign aid payments, despite such funds being designated by Congress. The two-to-one ruling on Wednesday overturned a previous injunction that required the Department of State to resume the payments, including about $4 billion for the US Agency for […]
Refugees in Kenya Face Severe Food Aid Cuts Amid Global Funding Shortfalls
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced drastic cuts to food aid for refugees in Kenya due to significant reductions in global aid, including major funding cuts from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The WFP’s operations supporting refugees in Kenya are under immense strain, with available resources stretched to their limits, forcing […]
US Confirms Destruction of Contraceptives Designated as Aid
The US Department of State has confirmed that it will destroy reproductive health supplies previously designated as assistance, sparking outrage from reproductive rights groups. The decision to destroy the contraceptives stems from US regulations that restrict aid to groups that perform or promote abortions. The State Department said only a limited number of commodities have […]
Aid Suspension Leads to Lower Food Prices Nigeria
The suspension of aid by USAID under President Donald Trump has had an unexpected outcome in Nigeria: a significant reduction in food prices. Despite the government’s efforts to claim credit, it’s clear that the previous administrations’ agricultural policies, including grants and subsidized machinery, didn’t yield the desired results. So, what changed? It appears that foreign […]
Malaria Deaths Surge in Ethiopia Amid Conflict and Climate Change
The situation is further complicated by a US aid funding freeze, which could increase morbidity and mortality from malaria and other communicable illnesses.
USAID funding Controversy: Nigeria Risks Losing $603m Amid B’Haram Allegations
Nigeria’s access to a $602. 95m grant for 2025 from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hangs in the balance. This is due to a 90-day suspension of all agency programs by President Donald Trump. The fund freeze stems from an executive order signed by President Trump. The order directs a comprehensive review […]
No Evidence of USAID Funding Boko Haram, says US Ambassador
US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has categorically denied allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funds Boko Haram or any terrorist group. Mills emphasized that there is no evidence to support these claims and assured that if any evidence is found, the US government will work with the Nigerian government to […]