U.S. and EU aid cuts could prompt Africa to end its dependency, but the task for poor countries will be especially difficult.
USAID has provided billions of dollars to aid drought-prone populations, malnourished children, and food-insecure citizens.
The fact that Putin’s adversaries had nuclear weapons, didn’t restrain him from invading and occupying Ukraine in February 2022.
Given the U.S.’ major contribution to aid, Trump’s cuts could push 5.7 million more Africans into extreme poverty next year.
One of the hallmarks of Trump’s Africa policy was his preference for bilateral agreements over multilateral engagements.
Should Trump recognize Somaliland, it would also become a catalyst for great power competition in the region.
Trump’s nationalist, protectionist trade policies threaten to heighten tensions with China.
The U.S., as a prominent global economic and financial hub, offers substantial prospects for the growth of Islamic finance.
Final negotiations are underway in New York for this month’s Summit of the Future.
Ukraine has become heavily reliant on the United States and other Western powers.
The Global North primarily includes the richest nations located in North America and Europe.
We are calling on our friends – the U.S. , the E.U. ... to provide a steady stream of long-term concessional financing.