Analyzes the impact and effectiveness of international assistance, focusing on how aid influences development and humanitarian efforts within African communities.
Clive Tatenda Makumbe & Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe United States (USAID): The United States, historically the world’s largest aid donor, has seen recent moves to scale back foreign assistance. In 2023, U.S. official development assistance (ODA) was about $55.3 billion (the highest among donors). However, political shifts have brought proposals for drastic cuts. Early 2025 […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In a rapidly changing world, where international alliances and economic frameworks are continually tested, the question of sustainable health financing has come to occupy centre stage. Recent developments in global politics point toward shifts in foreign aid priorities, and African nations find themselves at the heart of these discussions. As […]
Editorial The recent decision by the U.S. administration to significantly reduce foreign aid has precipitated a humanitarian crisis across multiple continents. Vital programs that once provided essential services are now defunct, leaving vulnerable populations in dire straits. In Afghanistan, the abrupt suspension of over $40 billion in foreign aid has led to the closure of […]
Edward Mensah in South Africa Africa can expect many challenges in 2022 and 2023 elections, with rising tensions that threaten the rich continent and its developmental appearance. Successive COVID-19 waves across different regions of the world, including Africa, will exact a detrimental economic impact. This will hinder job prospects for millions of people on the […]
