The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Aid

The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to healthcare delivery.

The move came as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency cut funding and laid off contractors across many federal agencies, claiming it was part of a plan to reduce wasteful spending.

The confirmed death toll from last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,455

Language used by President Donald Trump and his government to slash US-funded foreign aid is being adopted by other governments to attack NGOs and independent media, rights groups warn.

US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding

Rwanda’s foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium had suspended foreign aid to Rwanda. At the root of this diplomatic fallout is the resurgence of the rebel group, March 23 Movement (M23), which has…

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

The military junta is calling for foreign aid but agencies and rescuers must navigate crumbling roads, an overwhelmed health system and ongoing fighting

Myanmar's military leader has pleaded for foreign aid after the civil war-torn country was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.