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Is it Time for Africa to Stop Relying on International Aid? – DW – 05/30/2025
This week, we examine the impact of USAID cuts across Africa. Reports from South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria reveal how each nation is coping.
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Nigeria - Corruption in Aid
The community Makoko in Nigeria is grappling with corruption and mismanagement of the funds meant to support essential services like sanitation and clean water. Calls for sustainable local funding and government intervention is growing.
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USAID pullback
We asked our correspondents in Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria about the impact of aid cuts. In Kenya, patients struggle to access vital medication. In South Africa, people with HIV face shortages of antiretroviral drugs. In Nigeria, over 95% of healthcare workers are out of work, and school programs have been halted. Can these countries build local, independent support systems?
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Street Debate: Development aid cuts in South Africa
What does the USAID pullback mean for young Africans? Could Africa's greatest opportunity come from a funding crisis? As USAID pulls back, the stage is set for a high-stakes debate at the Human Rights Festival. Will the continent become less dependent on American aid funding?
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DRC USAID funding shortfall
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the abrupt withdrawal of USAID funds leaves thousands of displaced people in uncertainty. Our exclusive report with Jacinthe Maarifa explores the reasons for this sudden halt and the challenges of development aid often criticized for its ineffectiveness on the ground.
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Combating Addis Ababa's housing crisis sustainably
Addis Ababa is struggling to keep up with rapid urbanization. In response, a local company, Kubik, is offering an affordable, sustainable housing solution by using recycled plastic to build homes. Kubik places women at the center of its social mission, focusing on sustainable construction and female empowerment.
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