Rubio Announces Official Closure of USAID
Washington, July 2, 2025 (Agencies) — In a sweeping policy shift, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the formal closure of the United States Agency for International Development…
Lancet Study Warns of 14 Million Potential Deaths Following U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts
Seville, July 1, 2025 (Agencies) — A landmark study published in The Lancet has warned that deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid could result in over 14 million avoidable deaths…
Trump Administration Orders Closure of All USAID Offices by September 30
Washington (Agencies): The Trump administration has announced the complete shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) offices worldwide by September 30, marking a major restructuring of US…
RIP USAID! State Department moves to formally dismantle USAID
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US State Department has formally notified Congress of its intent to “undertake a reorganization” that would effectively dissolve the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington’s primary…
DOGE Official Takes Key Role at USAID Amid Controversy Over Agency Cuts
Washington (AP): A senior official from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been appointed to a leadership position at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a…
USAID Orders Mass Shredding of Documents Amid Controversy
Washington (Agencies): The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has reportedly directed its remaining staff to destroy sensitive documents stored at the agency’s former headquarters, according to an internal email…
Trump administration cutting USAID contracts by 90% – AP
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to cut more than 90% of US Agency for International Development (USAID) contracts and a total of $60 billion in…
Rethinking Development Amid the US Funding Freeze: An Opportunity for Self-Reliance
The suspension of U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration marks a pivotal moment for the development sector. Driven by shifting geopolitical priorities and a recalibration of foreign aid strategies,…
Dismantling USAID Is a Step Backward for America’s Global Influence
The recent decision by President Donald Trump to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a profound misstep that threatens to undermine America’s role in the world…
USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is placing U.S. Agency for International Development direct-hire staffers around the world on leave, except those deemed essential. A notice posted online Tuesday gives…