Keywords: US Aid


Zambia rejects US aid deal tying health funding to mining access

Zambia has refused a proposed agreement with the United States that would link more than $1 billion in health funding to expanded access for US companies to the country’s mineral resources, drawing criticism from health advocates and lawmakers. The draft deal, first reported by The Guardian, outlines......

Strengthening health access in Africa amidst US aid cuts

A recent report by the Center for Global Development (CGD) highlights the challenges faced by African nations in the wake of significant cuts to American health aid. With the Trump administration's drastic reductions in international support, many low-income countries are at risk of severe funding......

Jordan’s King Faces US Pressure Over Gaza Crisis

Jordan’s King Abdullah II is set to meet with the US President in Washington, D.C., amid growing pressure from the United States to accept Palestinians expelled from Gaza. This push, framed within broader US-Israeli policies, has been met with strong resistance from Jordan, as well as other regional......

Trump and Zelenskyy Discuss Path to Peace in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

In a significant meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, former President Donald Trump expressed his commitment to negotiating a resolution to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. This encounter marked their first in-person discussion in five years, occurring against a backdrop......