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Trump Cuts Aid to Africa Amid Rising Humanitarian Crises

2/26/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting foreign aid to seven African nations amid humanitarian crises.
Reports indicate more than 6.2 million people are in extreme conditions, with reductions based on perceived U.S. interests.
The administration says it prioritizes lifesaving programs, yet essential services, including health facilities in Somalia and Sudan, are being shut.
Critics say the cuts worsen suffering and risk famine, as Alight struggles to provide care.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting foreign aid to seven African nations amid humanitarian crises.
Reports indicate more than 6.2 million people are in extreme conditions, with reductions based on perceived U.S. interests.
The administration says it prioritizes lifesaving programs, yet essential services, including health facilities in Somalia and Sudan, are being shut.
Critics say the cuts worsen suffering and risk famine, as Alight struggles to provide care.