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Trump’s 100 days: Shaking the foundations of global order

In the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has disrupted the global order in ways that have left many countries uncertain about America's future direction. His administration has launched an aggressive tariff war, reduced U.S. foreign aid, and fostered tensions within NATO,......

How the USAID cuts under Trump impact Moroccan development efforts

The recent decisions made by the Trump administration to drastically reduce funding for foreign aid through USAID are poised to have significant implications for humanitarian and economic development in Morocco. With the administration cutting over 90% of its foreign aid contracts and grants, various......

Spain allocates €85 million aid package to Morocco

Spain has identified Morocco as a key beneficiary in its newly announced €85 million aid program for 2025. This decision follows an earlier allocation of €30 million to Morocco’s interior ministry through 2023. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) disclosed......

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Efforts to Halt Payments to Foreign Aid Groups

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to block payments to foreign aid organizations that had already fulfilled their contractual obligations. The court’s 5-4 decision upheld a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, who had instructed the administration......

Starmer's defence spending plan: a strategic shift or a risky gamble?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a significant increase in the UK’s defence budget, a move he justifies as essential in navigating what he describes as a "dangerous new era." To fund this, his government will reduce foreign aid spending, a decision that has sparked intense......

USAID Workforce Reduction: Trump Administration's Controversial Move

The administration of United States President Donald Trump is implementing a large-scale reduction of personnel at the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Nearly all employees, except for those in mission-critical roles, leadership positions, or designated programs, will be placed on administrative......

Rubio declines G20 meeting amid US-South Africa tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will not attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa, citing concerns over the country's stance on private property rights and international policies. His decision comes as tensions rise between Washington......

USAID Staff Placed on Leave amid Government Downsizing Efforts

The U.S. government has directed the majority of its directly-hired employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take leave, as part of a broader initiative to significantly reduce the size of federal agencies. Starting Friday, only staff responsible for critical operations,......

Trump's move to reshape USAID faces backlash

The Trump administration recently took a dramatic step towards overhauling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), locking workers out of their headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of a larger effort to restructure the agency. This move comes after Trump initiated a freeze on most......