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Health / Medical

SA Medical Association Concerned Over Trump’s PEPFAR Funding Halt

The South African Medical Association has expressed concern at US president Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding for foreign sites supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and all other research funding. Pepfar contributes 17-percent of South Africa’s HIV response funding, with the remainder funded through domestic resources and the Global Fund. The association’s chairperson, doctor Mvuyisi Mzukwa, says the abrupt nature of this decision, coupled with its […]

today12 February, 2025

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Africa

U.S. Aid Freeze Disrupts Humanitarian Efforts in DRC

A U.S. pause on foreign aid has severely impacted humanitarian operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Washington previously funded 70% of relief efforts, Reuters reports. The U.N.'s top humanitarian official in the DRC, Bruno Lemarquis, says that in 2024, the U.N. humanitarian response plan received $1.3 billion, with $910 million from the U.S. Since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed the aid freeze last month, several programs have been […]

today12 February, 2025

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Health / Medical

Namibian NGOs Hit Hard as US Cuts Funding

Hundreds of Namibian workers face an uncertain future after USAID halted global NGO funding. Namibia received N$737 million for HIV/AIDS relief in 2024, with IntraHealth securing over N$165 million last year. The funding cut has forced some NGOs to send employees home. Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula warned that organizations relying on PEPFAR and other international aid will be severely affected. The decision follows former US President Donald Trump’s move to […]

today11 February, 2025

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South Africa

MK Party Accuses AfriForum of Lobbying US for Sanctions on South Africa

In South Africa, the MK Party says AfriForum is lobbying the US government to impose punitive economic measures on South Africa, adding that this is a deliberate attempt to weaken the state. The party has opened a treason case against the lobby group, following US president Donald Trump's decision to cut financial aid to South Africa. He also offered refugee status to Afrikaners. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says […]

today11 February, 2025

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Business / Economics

Countries react to new Trump tariff proposals

China is accusing Donald Trump of "weaponising trade" after he announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the United States. The US President also says he's planning "reciprocal tariffs" on any country currently taxing American products. Benji Hyer reports.  

today11 February, 2025