March 01
Benin: Strengthening Resilience and Social Cohesion and Reducing the Vulnerability of Refugees in Northern Benin [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has approved $33 million in additional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project… Read more »
February 28
Africa: Oxfam Reaction to USAID Funding Cuts in DRC [press release]
Oxfam
Commenting on news today that the US has confirmed the termination of USAID funding for multiple life-saving projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxfam Country Director… Read more »
February 18
Africa: U.S. Aid Freeze - How Many Dead?
JusticeInfo.net
Since the end of January, thousands of people across the globe have received a stop work order as a result of the new US administration's decision to "pause" global aid for 90… Read more »
February 14
Lesotho: USAID Freeze a Wakeup Call for Gvt to Take Responsibility for the Health of Citizens
Lesotho Times
THE recent suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a critical cog in development aid efforts in poor countries, is a wakeup call for African… Read more »
February 07
Ethiopia: Japan Grants $15 Million to UN for Humanitarian, Development Aid in Ethiopia
Addis Standard
The United Nations has welcomed a $15 million contribution from Japan to support humanitarian response and sustainable development efforts in Ethiopia. Read more »
February 01
Ethiopia: World Bank Allocates 3.52 Billion Birr for the Reconstruction of 226 War-Ravaged Schools, Infrastructure in Tigray
Addis Standard
The World Bank has allocated 3.52 billion Birr to support the renovation of schools, health facilities, and water supply systems damaged during the war in Tigray region, officials… Read more »
