The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has faced significant funding cuts over the years, with notable reductions occurring during the current administration. The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced on 11 March, 2025, that 83 per cent of USAID programmes were slated for cancellation. The cuts were finalised after a review process, with many USAID workers and contractors filing lawsuits in response. Critics warned of severe humanitarian and political consequences, including accelerated global disease spread and heightened security risks. This article explores the impact of these cuts on children aged 0-8 in humanitarian crises globally and underscores the urgent…
Author: Development Reporting
This visit is in recognition of a policy shift in Nigeria borne out of a growing acceptance that military operations alone are insufficient in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
With its headquarters in Lagos, the newspaper said its interest is to promote informed discourse, balanced reporting, and comprehensive impact on development issues in Nigeria and Africa.