Trump doubles down on $50 million condoms for Gaza claim — but the details are murky The Trump administration clarified the claim on Wednesday, saying the $50 million was part of a broader aid package The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
UN aid agencies cut back operations after Trump’s 90-day funding suspension Exclusive: UNHCR chief orders clampdown on spending, including 90-day delay in ordering new supplies and hiring freeze The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025
Marco Rubio Freezes Foreign Aid, Halts Funding For Condoms In Gaza Secretary Rubio freezes foreign aid, including condoms in Gaza, due to security concerns and alignment with Trump's agenda. Top News · Jan 28, 2025
A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how U The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Dozens Of USAID Officials Placed On Leave Amid Trump Investigation 56 USAID officials placed on leave amid resistance to Trump's directives. 90-day pause on foreign assistance leads to layoffs. Top News · Jan 28, 2025
Charities reeling from USAid freeze warn of ‘life or death’ effects Abrupt order has done ‘serious damage’, say experts, with supply chains halted, HIV clinics struggling to source drugs and refugee camps facing loss of vital services The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025
Dozens Of USAID Officials Placed On Leave Amid Investigation Investigation at USAID leads to senior officials placed on leave amid Trump's foreign assistance freeze. Ongoing review of aid programs. Top News · Jan 28, 2025
Dozens Of Senior USAID Officials Placed On Leave Trump administration places 60 senior USAID officials on leave, sparking concerns and uncertainty in foreign assistance programs. Top News · Jan 28, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes Veterans’ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070 The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2025
Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Pauses U.S. Foreign Assistance The U.S. has paused foreign aid to align with 'America First' agenda, reviewing programs for effectiveness. Top News · Jan 27, 2025
US orders halt to virtually all foreign aid except for Israel and Egypt Internal memo to US state department staff explicitly makes exceptions for military assistance to Israel and Egypt The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2025
Israeli attacks kill 50 more Palestinians as troops storm northern Gaza hospital US pressures expert monitoring group into withdrawing famine warning for northern Gaza The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024
Retraction of US-backed Gaza famine report draws anger, scrutiny Report by USAID-funded network said ‘highly likely’ the threshold for famine has been surpassed in northern Gaza. Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2024
US Withdraws Famine Warning For North Gaza Dispute over famine warning in north Gaza withdrawn after U.S. pressure, raising concerns of political interference in humanitarian crisis monitoring. Top News · Dec 26, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024 The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern. U.S. officials say they asked for — and got — the retraction of an independent monitor's warning of imminent famine in north Gaza
The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024 Vaccines can put an end to HIV – African governments must take the lead in developing them HIV remains a major global public health challenge.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive It was an alarming, even sickening, suggestion: Farmers in Zimbabwe hit hard by drought should farm maggots to feed their animals and boost their household incomes
International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024 Urban Mosquito Sparks Malaria Surge In East Africa The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fuelling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2024 Trump's re-election stirs up both hopes and doubts in Africa African leaders have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his re-election, expressing optimism for stronger partnerships with the United States. Yet, analysts suggest that Trump’s next four years are unlikely to bring significant change to the US-Africa relationship, with many expecting the return of a “transactional” approach to diplomacy.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 Food aid interventions can curb climate change-induced hardship. But should they do more? The United States foreign food aid program can be a big help when extreme weather fueled by climate change hammers communities
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024 Israel mulls using private security contractors to deliver aid to Gaza Discussion about letting private firms bid for contracts comes before Knesset vote on banning UN relief agency from operating in Israel
Top News · Oct 16, 2024 Senator Tom Cotton Raises Concerns Over Aid Diversion To Hamas Senator Cotton raises concerns about U.S. aid potentially benefiting Hamas, sparking debate over UNRWA's ties to terrorism.
The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2024 US officials attend Gaza aid meetings on site of Israeli prison accused of ‘horrific’ torture Revealed: USAid officials meet Israeli counterparts at Sde Teiman base, where detainees say abuse runs rampant
Top News · Oct 11, 2024 Up To 2.5 Million In Lebanon Need Urgent Food Aid Millions in Lebanon urgently need food aid as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, causing fatalities, injuries, and displacements.
The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2024 Revealed: the US government-funded ‘private social network’ attacking pesticide critics Network includes derogatory profiles of figures such as UN experts and food writer Michael Pollan, and is part of an effort to downplay pesticide dangers, records suggest