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citizen.co.zapolitics2 days ago
U.S. to End Funding for South Africa HIV Programs
The U.S. government will stop funding HIV and AIDS programs in South Africa, citing the country's alleged failure to protect its white-minority Afrikaner community. South African health officials said they had not been notified of the decision and had already prepared a self-reli…
Semaforpolitics3 days ago
U.S. to End PEPFAR Funding for South Africa
The State Department plans to notify South African officials next week that it will phase out PEPFAR assistance. The program has provided more than $8 billion since 2003. Officials cited unmet policy conditions as the reason for the decision.
onwardstate.compolitics10 days ago
Senator seeks details on State Department board's Gaza reconstruction oversight
The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has written to the State Department requesting information on a board established in February to oversee reconstruction efforts. The letter raises questions about accountability and the handling of funds.
hrw.orgworld12 days ago
U.S. Signs Health Agreements With Seven African Nations Requiring Data Sharing After USAID Shutdown Cut $800 Million in Aid
The agreements tie health funding to surveillance access and pathogen sample sharing after USAID's early 2025 shutdown cut over $800 million in aid to seven African countries.
france24.compolitics13 days ago
Ukrainian leader says flag removal by some Reform UK councils risks damaging ties
The Ukrainian leader stated during a London visit that removing Ukrainian flags from some Reform UK council buildings could harm relations. The leader also discussed UK aid, military spending, and NATO membership.
New York Postworld13 days ago
USAID Watchdog Refers 108 UNRWA Staff for Suspension Over Oct. 7 Ties
A federal inspector general has referred more than 100 UNRWA employees for suspension or debarment from U.S. funding after linking them to the October 7, 2023 attack. The action follows an expanded probe that began in March.
thehindu.comscience13 days ago
Whistleblower Book Alleges Trump Appointees Blocked Ebola Response Measures While Dismantling USAID in 2025
Nicholas Enrich, dismissed after leaking memos, details how political appointees blocked Ebola measures in Uganda in March 2025. A new outbreak now spreads in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Nprpolitics14 days ago
U.S. Aid Changes Create Uncertainty for HIV Programs in South Africa and Mozambique
NPR reported that recent changes in U.S. foreign assistance have created uncertainty for PEPFAR-supported clinics. Public health workers in both countries expressed concern over possible rises in infections and deaths.
truthout.orgworld16 days ago
Report links USAID closure to preventable deaths and Ebola outbreak
A House Democratic report states that the closure of USAID contributed to deaths and a recent Ebola outbreak. The document attributes the outcomes to reduced health program funding and surveillance capacity.
winnipegfreepress.comworld17 days ago
House Passes Ukraine Aid Package Over Republican Leadership Objections
The House is preparing to approve legislation providing aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on parts of the Russian economy. Republican leaders have voiced opposition to the measure.
foxnews.comfinance17 days ago
House Advances Ukraine Support Act by 218-204 Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a procedural motion on June 3 to advance the Ukraine Support Act. The bill would authorize new military financing loans, extend an existing security assistance program, and expand sanctions on Russia.
inc.compolitics4 days ago
World Food Program Director Acknowledges Impact of USAID Shutdown, Says She Is Not Criticizing Trump Administration
Cindy McCain said the World Food Program relied on USAID and is seeking additional U.S. food aid following the agency's closure.
Forbesfinance22 days ago
U.S. Ended USAID Funding for Caribbean Agriculture and Climate Projects in 2025
The termination of USAID programs one year ago left multiple Caribbean agricultural and climate initiatives without funding. Several projects had aimed to improve farmer training, food access, and resilience to weather events across eight countries.
japantimes.co.jpworld23 days ago
U.S. foreign aid shifts toward shorter-term, transactional arrangements
The U.S. is restructuring its foreign-aid programs to emphasize shorter commitments and greater cost-sharing by recipient nations. Mozambique illustrates the change in practice.
nypost.comworld27 days ago
German Audit Finds Foreign Office Funded Islamic Relief Without Tracking Use of Funds
An audit by German authorities found that the Foreign Office provided funding to Islamic Relief over multiple years without monitoring how the money was spent. The organization has reported ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
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South China Morning Postworld27 days ago
African Development Bank Meeting Opens
African leaders and financiers convened Monday for the African Development Bank annual meeting in Congo Republic. Overseas aid fell nearly a quarter last year to $174.3 billion, and the bank is urging greater use of domestic resources to close a $400 billion annual financing gap.
news24.compolitics4 days ago
Poll Finds 74 Percent of Likely Voters Support Pepfar Funding
A recent poll shows three in four likely U.S. midterm voters back continued funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The survey also found four in five voters see a moral case for supporting HIV treatment regardless of personal choices.
rte.iescience32 days ago
Study Links 2025 USAID Cuts to Rise in African Violent Conflict
A new study reports that abrupt reductions in U.S. Agency for International Development funding early in 2025 coincided with increased violent conflict across most of the African continent. The findings indicate that sudden rather than gradual cuts were associated with weakened d…
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Timeworld33 days ago
UK Announces New Development Strategy After Iran Strait Blockade
British officials warned of a looming global food crisis tied to Iran's three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Global Partnerships Conference in London outlined a shift toward targeted aid and private investment partnerships.
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thehindu.compolitics34 days ago
U.S. Representative Reintroduces Resolution on Palestinian Displacement
A U.S. representative reintroduced a House resolution calling for recognition of the Nakba and resumption of U.S. aid to UNRWA. The measure also seeks to restrict U.S. weapons transfers to Israel.
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The Independentworld36 days ago
Climate Change Disrupts Aid Programs in Rural Tanzania
Flooding and unpredictable weather have damaged crops, infrastructure and health services in the Kilosa District of Tanzania. World Vision's Ulaya program, which supports 27,000 people across 13 villages, reports that climate impacts now affect nearly all its work in health, nutr…
upi.comscience37 days ago
Supreme Court Temporarily Preserves Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court on May 14, 2026, blocked a federal appeals court ruling that would have required in-person doctor visits for mifepristone. The 7-2 decision keeps mail-order access to the abortion pill in place while litigation continues. Separately, the Africa CDC declared an E…
pakistantoday.com.pkscience37 days ago
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Requiring In-Person Doctor Visits for Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court on May 14, 2026, issued a temporary block on a federal appeals court decision that would have required women seeking abortions to visit a doctor in person before obtaining mifepristone. The 7-2 ruling preserves access to mail-order mifepristone while the underly…
Statscience37 days ago
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Requiring In-Person Visits for Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a federal appeals court ruling that would have required women seeking abortions to visit a doctor in person to obtain mifepristone. The decision preserves access to mail-order abortion pills while the underlying lawsuit continues. The cou…
rediff.compolitics42 days ago
Netanyahu Says Israel Will End Dependence on U.S. Military Aid in Next Decade
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News he wants to phase out the $3.8 billion in annual American financial support for Israel, starting immediately and completing over 10 years. In his first U.S. broadcast interview since the Iran conflict began, Netanyahu said t…
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Al Jazeeraworld45 days ago
Drought, Conflict and Aid Cuts Drive Hunger in Southern Somalia
Three failed rainy seasons have doubled malnutrition rates in Somalia, forcing more than 300,000 people from their homes since January. International aid organizations have halted operations in Kismayo displacement camps following U.S. funding reductions ordered last year.
middleeasteye.netpolitics46 days ago
Islamic Relief USA Cuts Ties With Parent Organization Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief USA moved to cut ties with its parent organization in October 2025, citing damage to its reputation from allegations against Islamic Relief Worldwide. The State Department had ended its relationship with the parent group in 2021 over antisemitism concerns. Sen. Joh…
mg.co.zaworld55 days ago
Malawi Receives $80 Million World Bank Grant to Boost Local Service Delivery
Malawi has secured an $80 million grant from the World Bank to support local governance and service delivery amid foreign exchange shortages. The funding targets all 32 local councils and finances the second phase of the Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project. An additiona…
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African Countries Adapt to Reduced Foreign Aid from US and Major Donors
The United States and other major donors reduced foreign aid last year, prompting African countries to rely more on domestic resources. Analyst Landry Signe noted that these nations showed external financing serves as a supplement to internal capacity. The development highlights…
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